Palermo: Between the Sacred & Profane
Join Raffo in discovering the beauty, the oddities, the wonders, the Saints, and the Demons of Palermo, a fascinating Sicilian gem!
Time & Location
Jan 02, 2021, 4:00 PM – 4:45 PM EST
Virtual Event
About the Event
Sicily is Raffo's family's birth land and he's dying to show it to you! During this tour, you will have a close encounter with Sicily: its culture, ancient traditions, and incredibly various and super tasty foods! Thousands of years of history and countless dominations from the Greeks, Byzantines, Arabs, Normans have shaped Sicilia in a magical way and Raffo is here to give it all to you!
Learn about Palermo's main historical sites and history
Discover the legend of Santa Rosalia, protector of the city, and walk uphill to her mystical sanctuary
Discover typical street food and traditional lively food markets
Get an original street food recipe from Raffo's auntie