A plaque, on the end of a building, honors those who fought against Fascism in Sicily. In Piazza Marina, you will find the Fontana del Garraffo.  The fountain takes its name from the Arabic word “gharraf,” which means “an abundance of water.”  The fountain dates from 1698, and is the work of the sculptor, Gioacchino…

Before leaving the USA, I read about a small archaeological area by the waterfront, in Palermo, which was called the Engramma San Giorgio.  We made our way down there, only to discover that the site was only open two days a week: on Fridays and Saturdays.  We made a note of the opening hours, and…

The Chiesa di Sant’Antonio Abate can be found at Via Roma, #203A.  The church dates from 1220.  The campanile, next to it, was built in 1302, and houses a famous bell known as the “Pretoria,” as it was used by the senate of the city to summon its citizens, when important events were taking place….