Lynn Pappas, Sicily, 2025

Palatine Chapel was founded in 1130. The mosaics are beautiful.
Palatine Chapel was founded in 1130. The mosaics are beautiful.
Typical street in Palermo.
Typical street in Palermo.
A street in Palermo
A street in Palermo.
Wine tasting and food pairing at Duca Di Salaparuta which was founded in 1824.
Wine tasting and food pairing at Duca Di Salaparuta which was founded in 1824. Visit their fabulous website for a detailed history and cool drone videos of the property.
The seaside at Cefalù.
The seaside at Cefalù. Here's a travelogue video of the seaside town.
Villa Romana del Casale
On the way to Syracuse, we stopped and tour Villa Romana del Casale depicting the Roman rule. It was built in the 3rd and 4th centuries. The floors are all done in mosaics and amazing to see.
Villa Romana del Casale
Villa Romana del Casale
The wooden dome was added to the Basilica.
The wooden dome was added to the Basilica. The room was used by the Emperor to administer justice and hold receptions.
Farmers market in Syracuse
Farmers market in Syracuse.
Fish vendors in the market
Fish vendors in the market
Typical street in Syracuse
Typical street in Syracuse.
The shops in Taormina are lovely to walk by.
The shops in Taormina are lovely to walk by.
Artist at work.
Artist at work.
Second century Greek theater.
Second century Greek theater.
Mount Etna with snow cap
Mount Etna with snow cap.
An English lady in the late 1800’s created an amazing public garden
An English lady in the late 1800’s created an amazing public garden.
This museum is dedicated to an event in 1943 called Operation Huskey
This museum is dedicated to an event in 1943 called Operation Huskey. The allies landed in Sicily. We experienced a life like air raid in a bunker.
Operation Huskey museum
Operation Huskey museum