Great Celebrations in Palermo for Santa Rosalia
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Santa Rosalia, the patron saint of Palermo is celebrated each year on the 14th and 15th of July. The so-called “Fistino” represents the most important religious and folkloristic celebration of the city. Santa Rosalia, the patron saint of Palermo is celebrated each year on the 14th and 15th of July. The so-called “Fistino” represents the most important religious and folkloristic celebration of the city. The tradition dates back to 1624 when Palermo suffered a terrible plague that killed thousands of inhabitants. The Saint that had lived in prayer as a hermit in a cave on Mount Pellegrino appeared to a hunter. She indicated him the cave in which her remains were to be found and ordered they be carried in procession around the city. The plague was defeated and since then Palermo...
Monreale DOC
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Great food and wine event in Monreale this weekend 5th and 6th of July in Monreale (prov. Palermo). From 7 PM to all evening long you can experience the enogastronomic excellences of Monreale and surroundings. The entrance ticket (6 euros available on site) gives access to three basic courses of wine, olive oil and artisan beer. Because of the limited seats, however, it’s best to have a reservation (prenota@monrealedoc.it).40 selected exhibitors will present the very best of typical local products from wine to beer, olive oil, saffron, pizza made with special high digestible dough, and much more, all strictly Sicilian!For further information:http://www.monrealedoc.it/A great chance to visit Monreale, its world-known cathedral, ceramic and mosaic and ancient print shops and typical...
Palermo Gay Pride 2014
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Is starting today Palermo Gay Pride 2014, we are waiting fo you! Starting from Piazza Marina will travel as usual on the streets of our beautiful historic city center: Cross Corso Vittorio Emanuele, Via Roma, Piazza Castelnuovo, Via Ruggiero Settimo to get to Piazza Verdi. After the procession the evening will continue with the events close to the Teatro Massimo! More details on www.palermopride.it
Bollicine & Cheese (Bubbles & Cheese)
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Verissima Wine and Emotions presents:Great wine and cheese tasting event this Friday, May 30th from 6:30 Pm at the Telimar Sports Club in Mondello, Palermo.Thirty Sicilian wineries present the best of their sparkling wines, 50 different labels: Brut, Extra Dry, White and Rosé, Classic and Champenois method but rigorously “Made in Sicily”.Sparkling wines and Sicilian Slowfood Presidium cheese at this esclusive setting along the Mondello seaside. Not to miss!For further information and tickets (15 Euro per person):www.bollicineecheese.it written by Maria Lina...
Don’t miss Cantine Aperte (Open Wineries) 2014
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The 22nd edition of “Cantine Aperte” (Open Wineries) takes place this weekend, May 24th and 25th. Promoted by MTV (Wine Tourism Movement) the event is dedicated to all those, wine lovers and tourists, who wish to discover wine and the territory where it is produced. The wineries open their doors to the public offering interesting programs with guided tours in the wine cellars and in the vineyards. Visitors can taste and enjoy wines together with local gastronomy. A day-long experience where each winery organizes different programs with entertainment for all, adults, families and children. Discover the participating wineries.For information: www.movimentoturismovino.it written by Maria Lina...
Nights of Museums in Palermo
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“Night of Museums”: full list of art sites accessible “Saturday, May 17, throughout the day, the appointment with” The Night of Museums “, the event that will allow anyone to rediscover the art venues of the city.” from 7pm up to midnight…entrance FREE! It might be of interest: http://www.palermotoday.it/eventi/notte-musei-programma-sabato-17-maggio-2014.html