It has been quite warm here in Palermo, with temperatures reaching the mid to high 30s every day. While the heat can make wandering around the city during the day a bit uncomfortable, it hasn’t dampened our spirits. Palermo is a great little city with so much to see and explore. One of the uniqueContinueContinue reading “Mondello, Cefalu and the old town”
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The incredible San Giuseppe dei Teatini and Palatine Chapel
I read somewhere that Sicily is the most invaded country in history due to its strategic importance. However, this rich history of invasions has created a fascinating tapestry of architecture and culture, especially in Palermo, the regional capital. Italy has the most UNESCO sites in the world, and Palermo boasts quite a few of them.ContinueContinue reading “The incredible San Giuseppe dei Teatini and Palatine Chapel”
The Valley of the Temples
I guess it shouldn’t come as a surprise, but both of us have a deep love for history, especially ancient relics. So after driving for just over 2 hours, we found ourselves in the hilly terrain of the beautiful southwestern district of Agrigento. The Valley of the Temples, despite its name, is actually situated highContinueContinue reading “The Valley of the Temples”
Syracuse and a bridge to Ortigia
The swimming remains great, and as Rach only has a few short weeks, we’ve been on a quest to explore as much of the bottom half of Sicily as we can. One of our stops was Syracuse, which incidentally is the birthplace of Archimedes and dates back to at least the 7th century BC. WeContinueContinue reading “Syracuse and a bridge to Ortigia”
