AFAR

THE AFAR GUIDE TO SICILY

WHAT TO DO

Palermo

At various points in history, the island’s capital has been under the control of Romans, Byzantines, Normans, Arabs, Germans, French, and Spanish—and their influences can be seen in the art, architecture, and food. Palermo’s notable center includes the Teatro Politeama Garibaldi, Santa Caterina d’Alessandria church, and Cappella Palatina (royal (chickpea fritters).

You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.

More from AFAR

AFAR1 min read
My House, My Rules
“I STARTED TO FALL IN LOVE with Philly slowly. I moved here for my relationship. I did not think of it as my home, since I was coming from Bangkok, where I had a full life. In my hometown [Yan Ta Khao in southern Thailand], my family took care of eve
AFAR3 min read
Lost in Translation
I HAVE ALWAYS LOVED languages. I began learning French and German in middle school, and by the time I graduated from high school, I had two years of upper-level French and Italian, three years of upper-level German, and a foundation in opera, which g
AFAR11 min read
In Sicily, A Grand Experiment Is Underway: Reviving Centuries-old Villages By Selling Off Vacant Houses For Next To Nothing.
LIKE ANY SMALL TOWN that isn’t yours, Sambuca di Sicilia, located about an hour’s drive south of the Sicilian capital, Palermo, feels a little intimidating at first. Stroll its perimeter on a late afternoon in winter, when the sun sets the buildings

Related