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In the early XX century, during the so called Belle Epoque, Palermo became the capital of Liberty, thanks to the Florio family, the most powerful and richest one, who wanted their private houses to shine as masterpieces of this style. … Continue reading →

The Jewish community, like the Arabic one, has been a very important economical and cultural presence in Palermo city since the early Middle Age. It was quite a big quarter in the old city centre, but unfortunately,very little has been … Continue reading →

The Baroque style is the mirror of noble families’ wealth and power during the Spanish domination, which lasted almost five centuries in Sicily. Since the XVII century on, in Palermo city center, there’s been a competition among the noble families … Continue reading →

The Arabic Norman style is a mixture of three different cultures: the arabic and the byzantine one built during the Norman Kingdom in Sicily in the XI-XII centuries. The churches and the Royal Palaces are enriched by amazing golden mosaics. … Continue reading →

…this is just a “tasting” of the beauties of Palermo city. Let’s discover the treasures of its surroundings with me: Cefalù, the lovely medieval town on the seaside,dominated by the Norman Cathedral of the XII c. Segesta with the imposing … Continue reading →

Palermo city is a mixture of different emotions throughout the centuries… walking along the narrow streets of the Medieval age, flanked by the rich and important baroque palaces once mirror of the Spanish domination… the scent of cooking tradition as … Continue reading →