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It has been said that Sicily is Italy in concentrated form but that detracts from the many unique natures of the island which has enough of her own charms to win out over any of her mediterranean... more

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  • 22 of 23 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    womble

    5 Stars Crossroads of the Mediterranean 07/06/2004
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Cultural diversity, historical interest, weather, food

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Can be difficult to navigate!

    It has been said that Sicily is Italy in concentrated form but that detracts from the many unique natures of the island which has enough of her own charms to win out over any of her mediterranean competitors. Palermo as the capital of Sicily has come down a peg or two over the course of history, being, at one time the capital of the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies before the Bourbons transferred themselves to Naples. But the vestiges of a regal past are very much evident in the old Sicilian capital. The most notable site being the Norman Palace at the gate of the Porta Nuova. It is possible to ... more
  • 15 of 17 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    andreas_01

    5 Stars the most wonderlful place i´ve ever been to . 16/07/2001
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages lots of cultural information mixed with lots of fun.

    Disadvantages Disadvantages it can be really hot.(no really a problem is it?)

    sicily is one of the most wonderful places i´ve ever been to , i went there last summer i ´ve got to say that it was utterly amazing, the island is basicaly full of ancient monuments and museums together with the magic of being in the heart of the mediterream sea. I advice to visit palermo because it is the capital of the city and all the beauty of the island is reflected in it. i would speacially recomend it to ancient stuff lovers and people who enjoys having a sun holidays summer mixed with some culturals day trip through the schedule. i would point out the principal caracteristics of the ... more
  • 3 of 6 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    CICLISTALOCO

    4 Stars Go to Vucciria 20/09/2000
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Good food

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Can be dangerous

    I visited Palermo twice, the first time for few hours and the second time for 2 days, guest of a colleague of mine. The memories I have from my first visit (we arrived by boat and where meant to go somewhere else in Sicily) is of a messy town, with a relatively ugly outskirt. The memories of my second visit are much more livelier. I visited the famous market of Vucciria and lived with locals for 2 days. I had superb food! Plenty of fish and delicious cakes with a local cheese, ricotta. Although every female in my friends house seemed to be a 5 star chef, you may still be able to find this food ... more