In a rundown neighbourhood of Sicily’s capital Palermo, a whitewashed old farmhouse that accommodates pilgrims now offers two ...

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Southern Italy's Palermo has revamped its image and seeing more tourists, but residents warn of finding a balance to combat ...

Word has been getting out, though, about the island's picturesque coastline, historic towns, and abundant attractions. From the lively capital of Palermo and the hilltop city of Taormina to ...

Once shuttered after dark, Palermo's historic core is a thriving ... that began the change,” says Marco Romeo, of Streaty food tours, when I meet him for a beer in nearby Piazza Sant’Onofrio.

A local diving school is being credited with the idea for the project, but Palermo mayor Leoluca Orlando is also a fan. It is hoped the latest attraction will stimulate tourism and signal a "new ...