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Discovering Jewish Connections in Sardinia
Sardinia is an island famed for its unearthly beauty. Sardinia is second only to Sicily in its size among the Mediterranean islands. Like Sicily, Sardinia attracted numerous waves of invaders: Phoenicians, Carthaginians, Romans, Byzantines, Arabs, the Italian city-states of Pisa … Continue reading
Posted in Europe, General, History, Italy, Jewish History, Religion, Sardinia, Travel Books, Travel Photography
Tagged anousim, aramean, arameans, cagliari, garibaldi, hebrew, hebrews, history of jews in sardinia, island, islands, italian, jewish community, jewish culture, jewish history, jewish people, jewish religion, judaism, mediterranean, nora, phoenicians, sardinia, sardinian anousim, sardinian jewish, sinai
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Posted in Africa, Asia, Books, History, Holocaust, Italy, Jewish History, Scandinavia
Tagged africa, asia, book, europe, europe history, jew, jewish
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Villa Romana Sicily – Must See for Italy History Buffs
Villa Romana del Casale located in Piazza Armerina in Sicilian heartland is not-to-be missed site for all history and art enthusiasts. Covered by layers of mud for 700 years, rediscovered in 1950, and reopened in 2003 after over forty years … Continue reading
Overlooked by visitors, Catania is a masterpiece of Sicilian Baroque
The third largest city of Sicily, a UNESCO-listed Catania lies in close proximity to the majestic mountain Etna. The city was always subject to the brooding moods of that volcano. In the late 1600s, Mt. Etna struck twice: first drowning … Continue reading
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Tagged catania, italy, sicily, tips, travel, vacation
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Following the Steps of Tennessee Williams in Sicily: Taormina’s Casa Cuseni
I came across the name “Casa Cuseni” while reading about Tennessee Williams and his beloved partner, painter/poet Henry Faulkner, spending many happy months in Taormina while staying in Casa Cuseni. I knew then, without a doubt, that when we are … Continue reading
Posted in Art and Artists, Italy, Travel Photography, Travel Tips
Tagged casa cuseni, history, italy, literary, literature, playwrite, sicily, tennessee williams, travel
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Best B&B in Palermo
I selected a B&B in Palermo called BB22 not only because of its high reputation and excellent reviews, but also because I wanted to support those who restore Palermian ancient palaces. BB22, a hidden gem in the heart of historic … Continue reading
Posted in Europe, Italy, Travel Photography, Travel Tips
Tagged b&b, europe, hotel, italy, palermo, sicily, travel
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Sicily: Glorious Sicilian Food! And The Best Place in Palermo to Discover It
Sicily is not Italy, even though the island has been administratively part of that country since the 1860s. Likewise, Sicilian food is not Italian, though of course it has been influenced by the mainland cuisine. Only in Sicily, a paradise … Continue reading
Posted in General, Italy, Travel Photography, Travel Tips
Tagged food, italy, palermo, restaurant, sicily
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Discovering Palermo and Sicily with Bianca Del Bello
I met Bianca Del Bello by pure chance when searching for experts in Palermo Jewish history. After a few email exchanges, I knew that I met not only a superbly knowledgeable historian but also a friend with a big heart. … Continue reading
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Tagged european vacation, italy, palermo, sicily, travel, vacation
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