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	CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Sicily
		Sicily was the granary of Rome, the production of grain (22,275,000 bushels) is not sufficient for the home consumption, a fact to be explained either by the increase of population, or by the system of large estates, or by the primitive methods employed.
		Palermo and Lilybaeum in the first quarter of the second century; it is certain that in the latter part of that century Christianity was flourishing in the island.
		Sicily was given to John of Aragon, whose son Ferdinand (1479-1516) became King of Aragon and Castile (and of Naples, 1503).
	www.newadvent.org /cathen/13772a.htm (4898 words)

	Palermo - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Palermo was founded in the 8th century BC by Phoenician tradesmen around a natural harbour on the north-western coast of Sicily.
		As the seat of the Spanish viceroy, Palermo grew in population from 30,000 in the mid-15th century to 135,000 on the eve of the plague of 1656.
		Sicily's unification (1734) with the Bourbon-ruled kingdom of Naples as the kingdom of the Two Sicilies inflicted a devastating blow on the elite of Palermo, as the city was reduced to just another provincial city, the royal court residing in Naples.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Palermo (1805 words)

	Sicily - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Sicily (Sicilia in Italian) is an autonomous region of Italy and the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea, with an area of 25,700 sq.
		The Aeolian islands to the north are administratively a part of Sicily, as are the Aegadian Islands and Pantelleria Island to the west, Ustica Island to the north-west, and the Pelagian Islands to the south-west.
		Sicily is well known as a country of art: many poets and writers were born on this region, starting from the Sicilian School in the early 13th century, which inspired much subsequent Italian poetry and created the first Italian standard.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Sicily (2437 words)

	Photos of Palermo, Sicily - Italy
		The Aeolian islands to the north are administratively a part of Sicily, as are the Aegadian Islands to the west, Ustica Island to the north-west, and the Pelagian Islands to the south-west.
		Sicily is well known as a country of art: many poets and writers were born on this island, starting from the Sicilian School in the early 13th century, which inspired much subsequent Italian poetry and created the first Italian standard.
		Palermo (Palermu or Palemmu in Sicilian) (population 680,000) is the principal city and administrative seat of the autonomous region of Sicily, Italy as well as the capital of the Province of Palermo
	travel.mongabay.com /italy (4058 words)

	easyJet.com - Palermo (Sicily)
		Founded in the 8th century by the Phoenicians around a natural harbour, Palermo has spent much of its history being conquered and re-conquered by various other peoples and countries.
		Palermo is the regional capital of Sicily, the largest island in the Mediterranean, and has more than 200km of coastline.
		Palermo International Airport, locally known as Falcone Borsellino, is located 30 kms to the west of the city centre.
	www.easyjet.com /EN/Planning/Destination/pmo.html (595 words)

	CLIA - Cruise Line International Association
		Palermo is the capital city of Sicily, the largest island in the Mediterranean, and the small mass of land right next to the toe of Italy's boot.
		Sicily has one of the world's most fascinating histories, mainly due to the diverse backgrounds of the people who have ruled this small island through the centuries.
		Palermo's old town is in the middle of the city, and is divided into four quarters.
	www.cruising.org /planyourcruise/wwdest/overview.cfm?recordID=156 (373 words)

	Sicily
		Sicily was a Greek colony, a Roman province, an Arab emirate and a Norman kingdom.
		Sicily is the largest island in the Mediterranean, and until the fourteenth century Sicily was the most important island in Europe.
		The wild boar that has been re-introduced into Sicily is actually a Sardinian variety, but a local species of toad whose body grows to a length of almost 20 centimeters (8 inches) sometimes ventures out into the rains, several varieties of frog inhabit the streams, and several varieties of gecko lizard are ubiquitous.
	www.emich.edu /abroad/staff/Benita/Sicily.html (8043 words)

	Sicily
		The location of Sicily made her important in the trade of the ancients, but her relatively small size caused her to be indefensible against the larger world powers.
		Sicily was blessed with many good harbors, and it’s separation from the mainland reduced the casual raiding party threat.
		Sicily was visited every five years by the Bishop of Rome, and presided over the election of bishops of Sicily.
	www.ancientroute.com /areas/sicily.htm (9003 words)

	Sicily, Italy (Photo Archive)
		Sicily played a central role as a supplier of grain for the city of Rome, but the ruthless exploitation of the agricultural slaves led to several rebellions, the most important in 139-132 BCE and 104-100 BCE.
		Sicily became a separate kingdom ruled by a branch of the House of Aragon, but the conflict with the Angevins in Naples continued for decades to come, with repeated and reciprocal invasions in Sicily and Southern Italy.
		Sicily was ruled by a viceroy with residence in the Norman Palace of Palermo.
	sights.seindal.dk /sight/613_Sicily.html (3789 words)

	Globalist PhotoBookshelf \| Palermo, Sicily (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Sicily is an emblem of civilization — and of globalization.
		The magnificent architecture of the palaces and churches of its towns and cities (such as Palermo, Cefalu, Taormina, Messina, Erice, and Enna) covers the Romanesque, the Norman, the Gothic, the Renaissance and the Baroque eras.
		However, in Palermo, the decay is due to general neglect — both locally and by Rome.
	www.theglobalist.com /photo/palermo/lehmann.shtml (408 words)

	Palermo Travel, History, Culture, Art, Palermo Restaurants, Hotels - Best of Sicily
		Things to see in Palermo are indexed by zone (see map) according to their locations within the city, and by category in our Sights To See index.
		From 948, as Bal'harm, it was the capital of the Emirate of Sicily of the Kalbite dynasty, and it is from that date that Palermo may be considered to have been the royal capital of Sicily.
		Palermo also has some very good shopping, and many of the better shops are conveniently located in the city's centre around Via Maqueda and Via Libertà, especially on the side streets, where you'll find shops that sell everything from antiques to Sicilian-made specialty goods like ceramic items and original jewelry.
	www.bestofsicily.com /palermo.htm (1483 words)

	Palermo -- Britannica Student Encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		A chief port of Italy and the capital city of the autonomous region of Sicily, Palermo is located on Sicily's northern coast.
		It lies on Sicily's northwestern coast at the head of the Bay of Palermo, facing east.
		Born in Palermo, Sicily, Capra and his family emigrated to Los Angeles, Calif., in 1903.
	www.britannica.com /ebi/article-9276253?tocId=9276253 (637 words)

	Palermo, Sicily - History, Cuisine, and Tourism
		Palermo experienced cultural and economic prosperity under the Arabic rulers who began their reign in 831.
		Because Palermo was always an important city, its cuisine was more influenced by the parade of cultures that had dominion over Sicily through the ages.
		Palermo chefs also loved their sweets: cannoli, cassata and many other desserts, flavored with chocolate, cinnamon, rose water, watermelon, pistachios and more, had their origins in and around the city of Palermo.
	www.allthingssicilian.com /Palermo2.html (736 words)

	Beverly Gruber's Everyday Gourmet Traveler
		Sicily has been invaded by conquerors too numerous to mention all: Greeks, Romans, Byzantines, Arabs, Normans, Spanish, Austrians and Bourbons to name just a few.
		Here the Moors brought their sugar techniques which led to the wide array of desserts for which Sicily is famous.
		Palermo, the bustling city and capital of Sicily, to lovely, relaxing Taormina perched high above the Ionian sea and a favorite resort for wealthy Europeans and Hollywood types (Liz Taylor and Richard Burton).
	www.gourmetravel.com /content/sicily.htm (466 words)

	Sicilian Culture: Travel: Palermo, Sicily
		Palermo was founded by the Phoenicians in the 7th century BC with the name of Ziz (after a flower) fell to Roman in 254 BC and became one of the most important city on the island.
		Its fortunes were those of the Kingdom of Sicily until it became part of Italy in 1860.
		Corleonese is a town in the Province of Palermo and is the subject of Mario Puzo's Novel and motion picture, The Godfather.
	www.sicilianculture.com /travel/palermo.htm (571 words)

	Flights to Palermo, Sicily, A guide to flights, flying and airfares to Palermo, Sicily from Auto Europe
		Palermo by car- 32 kilometers from the city, this 20 minute drive is easy to make as you have immediate access to the A19 making car rental in Palermo exceptionally easy.
		Palermo by taxi- Taxis are readily available outside the international arrival hall, this 20-25 minute ride will cost approximately 35.
		Palermo by bus- Buses run regularly to the city center between the hours of 06:30 and 23:40.
	www.autoeurope.com /guides/Italy/Palermo-airports.cfm (237 words)

	Palermo on Encyclopedia.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		BC, it later became a Carthaginian military base and was conquered by the Romans in 254 BC-253 BC Palermo was under Byzantine rule from AD 535 to AD 831, when it fell to the Arabs, who held it until 1072.
		Palermo, Sicilia: Leonardo SCIASCIA sui banchi del consiglio comunale di Palermo il giorno dell'insediamento dell'assemblea.
		Palermo, Sicilia: Marpessa fotografata per Dolce and Gabbana alla Vucciria di Palermo.
	www.encyclopedia.com /html/P/Palermo.asp (691 words)

	CityIndex Travel: Accommodation: Hotel accomodation in Palermo Sicily Italy (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		The Hotel Elite rises in the very commercial center of the town of Palermo, just a few meters apart the historical zone of the town and is the ideal place where to have some nice and relaxing holidays.
		Overlooking the bay of Palermo, the Grand Hotel Villa Igiea is one of Sicily'most famous hotels.It was built by the powerful Florio Family at the end of the nineteenth century by the Architect Ernest Basile, master of Italian Art Nouveau.
		Situated in the centre of Palermo, Ucciardhome hotel is a small and charming four stars hotel offering all the comforts of a modern structure combined with hotel services of high quality and a typical sicilian hospitality.
	cityindex.com /travel/italy/palermo (2067 words)

	Palermo guide - Palermo travel guide — Palermo Sicily - Palermo - guide to Palermo - Italy travel Palermo - airport ...
		Palermo is the first city in Sicily and it is well served by highways and trains and also has an international airport...
		In our tourists guide to Palermo there just had to be a section dedicated to the history of this amazing city.
		From the Festino di Santa Rosalia festival, in honor of the city’s Patron Saint, to the Festival of Morgana, that celebrates the art of the marionettes: all the most important cultural events that are organized in the city...
	www.travelplan.it /palermo_guide.htm (411 words)

	Amazon.com: Fighting the Mafia and Renewing Sicilian Culture: Books (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		The "Sack of Palermo," in which Mafia-controlled construction companies destroyed the city's architectural and cultural legacy by covering it in cement and shoddy construction, was the most visible Mafia transgression.
		He cites the 1997 reopening of Palermo's Teatro Massimo ("temporarily" closed in 1974 for repairs costing millions of dollars that went directly to the Mafia) as a sign that the city, free of the corrupt power structure, is enjoying a renaissance.
		The mayor of Palermo, Sicily's capital, Orlando is well qualified to tell the story of the fight against the Mafia in Italy, having been involved in Sicilian politics for well over 20 years.
	www.amazon.com /exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/1893554228?v=glance (1184 words)

	Zisa, Palermo (Photo Archive) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Giovanni de Sandoval (a cousin of the viceroy of Sicily) bought the estate in 1635 and was given the palace for free due to its poor state of preservation.
		In 1951 it was in part expropriated by the Region of Sicily, the remaining part expropriated in 1968.
		Though commissioned by the Norman rulers of Sicily, the Zisa is in effect an Arab building.
	sights.seindal.dk /sight/76_Zisa.html (826 words)

	Sicily Accommodation in Palermo Bed and Breakfast
		Palermo Bed and Breakfast, Rental Apartments, Self Catering and Farm Holidays in Sicily
		Chi siamo - Appartamenti e BandB's - Palermo bed and breakfast - Condizioni - Contatti
		Quienes somos - Apartamentos y BandB's - Palermo bed and breakfast - Condiciones - Contactos
	www.sicily-accommodation.com (98 words)

	Palermo
		B.C., it later became a Carthaginian military base and was conquered by the Romans in 254 B.C. Palermo was under Byzantine rule from A.D. 535 to A.D. 831, when it fell to the Arabs, who held it until 1072.
		The ballad of Blinky Palermo: he was a student of Joseph Beuys, an early cohort of Sigmar Polke and Gerhard Richter, and by 1977 a casualty of hard living.
		Profile: Palermo, capital city of Sicily, is slowly rebuilding itself after years of neglect (All Things Considered (NPR))
	www.infoplease.com /ce6/world/A0837346.html (332 words)

	Contessa Entellina by Leita Spoto (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Contessa Entellina is approximately 78 km (50 miles) south of Palermo, Sicily.
		Contessa Entellina is in the province of Palermo, district of Corleone, Eparchy of Piana degli Albanesi.
		In the late 1800's people in Sicily began to immigrate to various countries.
	www.gctechgroup.com /leita/lrs2.htm (453 words)

	Sicily - Best of Sicily Travel Guide... the real Sicily and all things Sicilian. Travel, tourism, history, cooking, ...
		Sicily is fl and white and a million shades of gray.
		Sicily is Europe, Africa and Asia on one island.
		Later, the sonnet was created at the Court of Frederick II, and Sicily found her place in the literature of Dante and Boccaccio.
	www.bestofsicily.com (1057 words)

	Palermo Sicily Bed & Breakfast - Palermo Bed and Breakfast Inns Hotels Accommodations Accomodations Lodging Travel
		Palermo, the ancient island kingdom in Italy, is Sicily's largest port and capital.
		Situated in the centre of Palermo, our apartments are 200 mtrs from Politeama square, the main square of the city, with easy shuttle connection to the airport, the beach, and to all other destinations.
		Giorgio's house is inside the centre of the city just 150 m from the Royal Palace and 250 meters from the Cathedral.
	www.ibbp.com /europe/italy/palermo.html (241 words)

	King's Capuchins' Catacombs Corpses of Palermo
		The method for embalming Rosalia Lombardo was invented by Dr. Solafia, a doctor in Palermo, who took the secret with him when he died.
		For this reason, the Mayor of Palermo dedicated to him, the street which goes from Corso Calatafimi to the convent and the Catacombes.
		Palermo is on the north-western side of Sicily.
	members.tripod.com /~Motomom/index-3.html (1637 words)

	Worldisround - Palermo, Sicily, Italy - Sicily photos
		Sicily - travel photos - Photos from Palermo Sicily.
		I arrived in Palermo and stayed there on and off for the three weeks while I took trips to different locations on the island.
		Sicily can be crossed by bus in about two hours so it was often easier to make a day trip rather than stay overnight in the smaller cities and villages.
	www.worldisround.com /articles/39865 (150 words)

	Palermo, Sicily - Reviews and Travel Information - TripAdvisor
		The lady owner can speak little English but is very pleasant as was her son who luckily for us was able to translate when...
		Sicily has attracted visitors of all kinds for centuries.
		Sicily's somewhat violent history is evident during a chilly winter visit.
	www.tripadvisor.com /AllReviews-g187890-Palermo_Sicily.html (1048 words)

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