The massive gates, Porto Felice, were constructed between 1582 and 1637 and are located at the foot of Corso Vittorio Emanuele by the harbor in Palermo.


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Our 2013 Holiday

In Sicily

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The Phoenicians who used the natural harbor of Palermo founded the city in 734 BC and La Cala is that ancient port.


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Our first view of Sicily
Mount Etna
More of Mount Etna
The mountain town of Randazzo
More mountain towns
The old town of Siracusa
The Fountain of Diane
The Cathedral of Syracuse
Strolling around old town
The Greek Theatre in Syracuse
Villa Romano del Casale
San Cataldo, a hill town
More of San Cataldo
Valley of the Temples
More Valley of the Temples
Wandering north to Palermo
Palermo Cathedral
Capo Street Market in Palermo
Four Corners & Piazza Pretoria
The Fountain of Shame
Caccamo Castle
The Town of Caccamo
Food Court, Sicilian Style
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