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January 18th 2009
Published: January 18th 2009
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There was a long free weekend December 5 through the 8th. We had Friday off like normal and we also had Monday off because it was an Italian holiday. (Though I have no idea what holiday it was) I went with many other people for a few days to Sicily to see the far south of Italy. I left on Thursday night for the train station because I was planning to spend the night in the airport along with so... Read Full Entry



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Palermo CathedralPalermo Cathedral
Palermo Cathedral

the inside is covered gold and mosaics; very beautiful
Liceo Classico Vittorio EmanueleLiceo Classico Vittorio Emanuele
Liceo Classico Vittorio Emanuele

not sure what this building is used for, but it is next to the Cathedral
ArchArch
Arch

this arch was connected to the Cathedral
Villa BonannoVilla Bonanno
Villa Bonanno

a park next to the Palazzo dei Normanni
Porta NuovaPorta Nuova
Porta Nuova

arch connected to the Palazzo Normanni...beyond this arch the city deteriorates fast...
Palazzo dei NormanniPalazzo dei Normanni
Palazzo dei Normanni

this palace is now full of government office guarded by armed soldiers
Cannon Cannon
Cannon

this was in front of the Palazzo dei Normanni
sculptural fountainsculptural fountain
sculptural fountain

fountain in Villa Bonanno
Porta Nuova SculpturePorta Nuova Sculpture
Porta Nuova Sculpture

statues on the archway
Archeological SiteArcheological Site
Archeological Site

I was walking along and came across this site where they are trying to preserve ancient buildings in the middle of the city.
Another floorAnother floor
Another floor

this one is obviously more complete



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