Sicily has vibrant outdoor markets that in some cases are centuries old, like this one pictured, in Catania that is well known for its fresh fish, vegetables, cheese, meats, and nuts (Here, I’m buying pistachios from Bronte.). Palermo has three very famous ones: Vucciria, Ballarò, and Il Capo, each with its own character. Among their…
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Ready for Business
Vendor set up to receive customers during the September Feast for the Madonna della Tagliata, Castelvetrano (Trapani)
Almost Like the Ice Cream Man
When I was in Palermo in early February, I encountered this vendor in the Kalsa district selling cleaning products and other such items for the home. Just like the fish or fruit vendor, he announces his arrival in the neighborhood with his public address system. Although I don’t remember his call, I will venture to…
Painting of an orange vendor, taken at the fruit market in Bagheria. #oranges #aranci #vendor #venditore #art #painting #folkart #bagheria #palermo #sicily #sicilia #sicily_tourism #italy #ig_sicily #italia #siciliaph #siciliafoto #igerssicilia #instasicilia #sicilytravel #experiencesicily