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
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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
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Back to the main city to take on more of the sights.
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One of the original fortified walls, the "Giants"
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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.
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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
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