The Duomo di San Nicola di Bari as seen on a stroll through Termini Imerese with Monte San Calogero in the background
Tag: Palermo
The Sea At Cefalù, Sicily
The sea at Cefalù, Sicily
An Ancient Golden Platter In Sicily
The extraordinary Phiale Aurea (or gold platter) of Caltavuturo (a village at the foot of the Madonie mountains of Palermo province) was created by an exceptional Greek goldsmith between the late 4th century/early 3rd century BCE. A bowl such as this one pictured was used during religious rites in ancient times for libations and offerings…
Dreaming Of When We Can Hit The Road
Red Fiat Cinquecento in Porticello (Palermo) Dreaming of when we can once again hit the road… #seeyousoonsicily
House In Sant’Elia, Sicily
Characteristic home, Sant’Elia (Palermo)
Let’s Dream of Traveling To Sicily On Tuesday
Whimsical ceramics made by Nino Parrucca from Palermo grace my home. What other ceramic artists do I suggest and where to buy their art is a question that I can answer during Tuesday evening’s Let’s Dream of Traveling to Sicily online presentation and Q&A. Let’s Dream of Traveling to SicilyPresentation and Question & Answer SessionTuesday,…
Noticing Sicily
I wonder who walked through this door each morning and evening?
Seek Great Heights In Palermo
Seek great heights on the roof walk of Palermo’s Cathedral. The climb up the belltower’s cylindrical, narrow staircase offers a whole new perspective on the city and the mishmash of architectural styles that make up this iconic temple that sits where different cultures and sects have practiced their religions for millennia. (Where we would have…
Reflecting On The Unconscious In Sicily
Villa Palagonia or the “Villa of the Monsters,” built in the 18th century, was visited by German writer Johann Wolfgang von Goethe in 1787. He described it as a place filled with “elements of madness,” because to him, its decor was a grotesque expression of the unconscious (And he’s right!). Certainly, in the late 18th…
The White House Of Sant’Elia
The Casetta Bianca (White House) is an iconic homestead in the fishing village of Sant’Elia. Today it is a holiday rental.