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Lombardy

To the “historic” and “beautiful” Soncino

[Feb. 2024] There is a town called Soncino about 70 km east of Milan, Italy. This town is featured in both the “Historic Villages of Italy” and “The Most Beautiful Villages in Italy” books that…

Palermo

Prison, ceiling and painting of Palazzo Steri

[Jan. 2024] The last place we visited on this trip to Palermo, Sicily, Italy was a mansion called Palazzo Steri. The entrance costs €8 per person, and we went around with a guide. This mansion…

Palermo

Last night on the terrace

[Jan. 2024] We stayed in Palermo, Sicily, Italy for about 10 days, and this was our last night here. The Rinascente department store chain was located near the Airbnb where we were staying, and we…

Palermo

The church recommended by the tourist office

[Jan. 2024] On our staycation in Palermo, Sicily, Italy, the next day we went to see the church Chiesa di Santissimo Salvatore. My husband had been strongly recommended to go here when he went to…

Palermo

Church, and then pizza

[Jan. 2024] Seeing the Norman Palace, the most important tourist spot in Palermo, Sicily, Italy, I felt filled with satisfaction. However, we were late in starting our holiday because I was ill for a few…

Palermo

The best place to see in town is here

[Jan. 2024] We visited Palazzo Reale, the Norman royal palace, the most popular attraction in Palermo, Sicily, Italy. The ticket costs €19 per person, which is a bit daunting, but it’s worth the money. The…

Sicily

The delicious foods we had in Cefalu

[Jan. 2024] One of the things I was looking forward to in Cefalu, a seaside town on the Italian island of Sicily was lunch. Because it’s by the sea, I thought I could eat fresh…