36. Palermo: Sicily's most vibrant city (and it's not what you're thinking!)
Untold Italy travel podcast
Katy Clarke
4.6 • 659 Ratings
🗓️ 27 August 2020
⏱️ 56 minutes
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Summary
Constantly evolving over the centuries, Palermo is unique among Italian cities thanks to its Arab, Greek, Spanish and Norman past. In Palermo, these cultures collided and their legacy remains in the architecture, art and street food of the city.
Join us as we explore this wonderful city, often misunderstood thanks to the goings on in its more recent past. These days Palermo is vibrant for all the right reasons. Our guest Karen La Rosa is an expert on Sicily with a passion for its cities, people, food and art. She shares her insider knowledge about fascinating Palermo.
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| 0:00.0 | This is the Untold Italy travel podcast and you're listening to episode number 36. |
| 0:12.3 | Ciao and benvenalty to Untold Italy. I'm Josie and I'm Katie and we're here to help you plan your trip to Italy. |
| 0:19.5 | Between us, we have many years of travel experience |
| 0:22.0 | and we want to help you uncover your own, as yet untold stories and adventures in Italy. |
| 0:27.5 | Each episode, you'll hear practical advice, tips and ideas to help you plan your own trips |
| 0:32.0 | to the magical land of history, stunning landscapes and a whole lot of pasta. |
| 0:36.1 | We'll have interviews from experts and focus on local destinations |
| 0:39.9 | and frequently ask questions about travel in Italy. |
| 0:43.5 | Thanks for listening and make sure to subscribe to our show. |
| 0:46.6 | Now let's get started on your regular dose of Bala Italia. Talia. |
| 1:05.7 | Chow everyone, Katie here and today we're going to Palermo, capital of the island of Sicily. |
| 1:09.8 | What images and thoughts spring to mind when you think about Palermo? |
| 1:15.4 | Are they full of cosmopolitan and vibrant street scenes, beautiful architecture and art? |
| 1:16.6 | Probably not. |
| 1:21.2 | Sadly, this city has not had the best public relations, shall we say. |
| 1:22.7 | However, here's the thing. |
| 1:27.2 | I usually find that cities with that reputation are very, very interesting. |
| 1:29.9 | Naples is another example in Italy. |
| 1:32.1 | What a wonderful city, so misunderstood. |
| 1:37.1 | Anyway, I had planned to visit Palermo and Sicily earlier this year before our trip was rudely cancelled by COVID-19. |
| 1:40.8 | So as I am not able to find out the truth about Palermo for a little while longer, I invited |
| 1:45.5 | my friend Karen La Rosa, an expert on Sicily, back onto the show to tell us why Palermo is worth |
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