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Dinner time! Buon appetito! 

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Lots of stories - and gold - on these walls. (Chiesa di Martorana.)

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From the streets of Palermo.

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The oldest wine in this cellar, dating back to the 1940s, is a treasure worth millions of euros. It's not for sale or sipping, but a testament to history. 

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Colorful wall tiles in Mazara del Vallo's Arab quarters.

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Pasta alle Vongole, a true Sicilian classic.

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Riserva Naturale di Capo Gallo.

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Leonardo Sciascia was an influential Italian writer who explored themes of justice and morality in Sicilian life. His novels often combined elements of detective fiction with social commentary. (Picture from "The Wall of Justice" in Palermo.) 

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Statue swap: Philip V's head was replaced with Philip IV's head in front of the Norman Palace during the European revolution of 1848.

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From Ragusa Superiore. I wonder who the guy in the painting is.

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Parklife in Palermo.

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Islamic decorations in Monreale Cathedral, which was built between 1172 and 1267. 

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Vucciria Market in Palermo. The year is 2014.

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You can score fresh products at bargain prices in markets and street vendors around Sicily. 

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An old town alleyway leading to the majestic Palermo Cathedral.