Home of what was the original Italian mafia, Palermo is a city rich with history, stunning beauty, delicious food and stunning views.
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| The local opera house (1897) |
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| One of the original ticket booths |
Leave the main city and head up to the nearby mountains to see real history.
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| That’s not paint. Every inch is a mosaic. |
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| The detail of the mosaic can’t be fully captured in these photos |
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| Here the walls tell stories of Muslim and Catholic stories of Jesus |
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| The stories share many similarities but do have some minor differences |
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| This church for some reason was very curious to me |
Back to the main city to take on more of the sights.
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| One of the original fortified walls, the “Giants” |
Time to get off the main tourist loop and into the sketchier streets and venues.
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| There’s a special energy in the 4 Corners (I Quattro Canti) |
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| At first it’s intimidating walking these streets |
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| But soon after you feel comforted, embraced by the history and energy coming from the buildings |
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| Don’t get me wrong. You need to watch your pockets. There are some rough areas. |
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| But those areas are hidden gems which date back to 1000. |
A bit more walking back streets to locate gem most tourists won’t find.
Just enough time to head to the sea for a quick meal.
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| Someone left a straightener on in their room |
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| Impressive towel art |
