Living in Sicily
Living in Sicily
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Sicilian Towns | Petralia Soprana - One of the most beautiful Norman forts
A small town of 2900 inhabitants 1147 m.a.s.l. in the Madonie mountains. Won the award as one the most beautiful forts in Italy. Was fortified by the Normans where a castle was built, several churches, towers and fountains. Personal highlights are Church Santa Maria di Loreto with a beautiful backside facade and fountain of Porta Seri. Both built by Normans.
My name is Johanna. I’m from Lapland, Sweden and a solo entrepreneur in Sicily since 2008.
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Sicilian Towns | Petralia Sottana - Judge Terranova, Madonie and the Normans
Просмотров 3033 месяца назад
With its 2400 inhabitants by the Madonie mountains, 900-1100 m.a.s.l. Also Normans has passed here building a fort and a rural city of agriculture and sheep farming. The Norman society was a mix of farmers, artisans and aristocracy. Here was born one of the key figures fighting the mafia, Cesare Terranova. He drafted 931 sentences against Cosa Nostra, but was murdered May 1971. It is the first ...
Sicilian Islands | Aeolian Salina - Quick tour to Rinella, Leni and Santa Marina Salina
Просмотров 2476 месяцев назад
Salina is part of the Aeolian islands with 2300 inhabitants. It is the second largest island known for its capers, olive products and wine. Santa Marina Salina is the main village, but passing also Rinella going to Leni. Visited an organic winery Salvatore d'Amico, a video about will come out soon on channel Sicily Wine & Dine. My name is Johanna. I’m from Lapland, Sweden and a solo entrepreneu...
Sicilian Islands | Aeolian Lipari - Pumice stone and Around the island vespa tour
Просмотров 2006 месяцев назад
Lipari is slow living island north of Sicily, part of the Aeolian islands. Here Pumice stone was extracted for stone washed jeans and the beauty industry. After 2nd world war Mussolini's daughter was placed in exile here. As to this date you can bring your car with if booked an accommodation, easiest is though by Vespa. Stayed at Residence NerOssidiana in Acquacalda. My name is Johanna. I’m fro...
Sicilian Towns | Francofonte - The palace with faces and oranges
Просмотров 5297 месяцев назад
Francofonte with its 11,600 inhabitants is located in the middle of the most important orange districts in Sicily. The highlight of this town is Cruyllas Palace with face decorations, each with a different expression. My name is Johanna. I’m from Lapland, Sweden and a solo entrepreneur in Sicily since 2008. Equipment: EOS 200D, Samsung phone, DJI Osmo Pocket Music I use: Bensound License code: ...
Sicilian Villages | Gratteri - Holy Grail and Normans
Просмотров 3917 месяцев назад
Gratteri is a small village of 850 inhabitants, located in the mountains above Cefalu. On the rocks forming a Holy Grail form looking from the right angle. Normans dominated this area and built a fort, many churches and planted a socio-economical system. It became a multi ethical society. It is one of the most beautiful Sicilian mountain villages to visit. My name is Johanna. I’m from Lapland, ...
Sicilian Wonders | Unknown Megaliths of Rocca Pizzicata
Просмотров 3028 месяцев назад
Megaliths of Rocca Pizzicata are quite unknown in Sicily and it is bit tricky to get here as they are surrounded by private owned lands. It is a place mixed with myths, religion, human habitats, tombs and naturally shaped cliffs by the water during time. Cliffs forming faces, eyes, fish heads and animals. Located 700 m.a.s.l. in the municipality of Roccella Valdemone. My name is Johanna. I’m fr...
Sicilian Film Locations | Forza D'Agro - Godfather, failed investments and Normans
Просмотров 1,6 тыс.8 месяцев назад
Forza D'Agro is a small village of 890 people and sadly depopulating. Famous for its Godfather movie scene with the wedding between Michael Corleone and Apollonia. Also Normans has been here building a large castle on the mountain peak with loopholes and a secret passage. Unfortunately the panorama gets ruined due to a failed real estate investment where all equipment is just left there high an...
Sicilian Film Locations | Savoca - Godfather and the Normans
Просмотров 7329 месяцев назад
Savoca is a small town with 1700 inhabitants located north of Taormina. Famous for the Godfather trilogy with Bar Vitelli and the church where Michael married his Sicilian wife Apollonia. Also the Normans has been here with traces seen on one of the city gates still standing and remains of the Norman castle on the hill top. Lunch place: Da Franco Smile Ai Portici osteria in Sant'Alessio Siculo ...
Sicilian Towns | Aidone - Medieval mountain town with Norman based dialect
Просмотров 43410 месяцев назад
I try to visit these Sicilian mountain towns as much as possible. For their history, best foods, views and also the sad fast depopulation. Aidone is a small town with 4000 inhabitants, founded by Normans where the dialect is Norman based. The peak is the Norman castle at 889 m.a.s.l. with breathtaking views to Etna, lake Ogliasto and the Sicilian nature. I lunched at: Trattoria Antichi Sapori A...
Sicilian Archaeology | Morgantina - Siculi Greek Cittadella and Swedish archaeologists
Просмотров 18210 месяцев назад
A Siculi-Greek cittadella discovered by a Swedish archaeologist Erik Sjöqvist 1955. He chose the location, made the project successful and was supported by the Swedish king Gustav VI Adolf. Greeks dominated this area and the cittadella reached up to 10,000 inhabitants. It is the most important archaeological sites in Sicily and gave understanding of ancient city planning. My name is Johanna. I’...
Sicilian Cities | Messina - Norwegian aid dish, harbor & imaginary bridge
Просмотров 19410 месяцев назад
The highlight of Messina is the main church with a astronomical clock tower offering a clock show everyday at 12:00. 1908 the city was struck by an 7,1 earthquake and Norway sent two ships of cod as aid and Messina's main dish Stocco alla Messinese was created. In the video I also visit the imaginary bridge area and best view sites. Messina is a city with 236000 inhabitants where the the harbor...
Sicilian Towns | Modica - Chocolate, Nobel prize and houllottova Baroque
Просмотров 77611 месяцев назад
Modica has made a name for itself thanks to chocolate. But chocolate is nothing new here, production started already 1746. It is a "walk around" town with chocolate tastings everywhere, churches, lots of baroque and Nobel prize winner Salvatore Quasimodo's home. Divided in Modica Bassa, Alta and Sorda with 55000 inhabitants. My name is Johanna. I’m from Lapland, Sweden and a solo entrepreneur i...
Sicilian Film Locations | Tonnara di Scopello - Ocean's 12, tuna and stunning views
Просмотров 1,8 тыс.Год назад
Tonnara di Scopello is the oldest tuna fisherman area in Sicily with a history back to 1200. It is also the location to one of the last movie scenes of Ocean's 12 where agent Lahiri meets the crook LeMarque only to understand he is her father. Has a limited entry which is good to protect this special place. My name is Johanna. I’m from Lapland, Sweden and a solo entrepreneur in Sicily since 200...
Sicilian Towns | Gangi - The Medieval art town on a golden hill
Просмотров 815Год назад
Gangi is the old Greek name of Sicily. A mountain town with Norman origins situated 1000 m.a.s.l. with 6100 inhabitants. Named themselves "The town of arts". Tricky roads to drive too, but offers stunning views and originality. Here I also found a local tambourine shop still making tambourines the traditional way from goat skin. My name is Johanna. I’m from Lapland, Sweden and a solo entreprene...
Sicilian Villages | Purgatorio - Went to Purgatory to learn I arrived to Dante's level six
Просмотров 248Год назад
Sicilian Villages | Purgatorio - Went to Purgatory to learn I arrived to Dante's level six
Sicilian Mafia | Memorial site for Giovanni Falcone, his wife and bodyguards
Просмотров 926Год назад
Sicilian Mafia | Memorial site for Giovanni Falcone, his wife and bodyguards
Sicilian Towns | Polizzi Generosa - D&G hometown, Scorsese and Madonie in the Norman footsteps
Просмотров 1,7 тыс.Год назад
Sicilian Towns | Polizzi Generosa - D&G hometown, Scorsese and Madonie in the Norman footsteps
Sicilian Villages | Castellana Sicula - Murales paintings all over by Madonie mountains
Просмотров 264Год назад
Sicilian Villages | Castellana Sicula - Murales paintings all over by Madonie mountains
Sicilian Towns | Piazza Armerina - World's richest mosaics & Old town in the Norman footsteps
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Sicilian Towns | Piazza Armerina - World's richest mosaics & Old town in the Norman footsteps
Sicilian Towns | Scicli - A Montalbano pearl in Iblea mountains
Просмотров 2,5 тыс.Год назад
Sicilian Towns | Scicli - A Montalbano pearl in Iblea mountains
Arabian & Baroque Sicily | Caltagirone - The colourful Arabian "pot castle"
Просмотров 972Год назад
Arabian & Baroque Sicily | Caltagirone - The colourful Arabian "pot castle"
Medieval & Norman Sicily | Monreale - Golden stories on the walls, in the Norman footsteps
Просмотров 217Год назад
Medieval & Norman Sicily | Monreale - Golden stories on the walls, in the Norman footsteps
Greek Sicily | Selinunte - Europes largest archaeological site, Beaches & Fish
Просмотров 1 тыс.Год назад
Greek Sicily | Selinunte - Europes largest archaeological site, Beaches & Fish
Sicilian Gardens | Palermo Botanical Garden - Green haven & Carl von Linné
Просмотров 1,7 тыс.Год назад
Sicilian Gardens | Palermo Botanical Garden - Green haven & Carl von Linné
Sicilian Cities | Palermo tour part 2 - Mosaics & Markets, strolling in Norman footsteps
Просмотров 2992 года назад
Sicilian Cities | Palermo tour part 2 - Mosaics & Markets, strolling in Norman footsteps
Sicilian Cities | Palermo tour part 1 - From the ground to roof tops in the Norman steps
Просмотров 2702 года назад
Sicilian Cities | Palermo tour part 1 - From the ground to roof tops in the Norman steps
Sicilian Towns | Palazzolo Acreide - Europes longest balcony, perhaps in the world
Просмотров 1,4 тыс.2 года назад
Sicilian Towns | Palazzolo Acreide - Europes longest balcony, perhaps in the world
Medieval & Norman Sicily | Caccamo - The famous medieval castle & stunning views
Просмотров 2,1 тыс.2 года назад
Medieval & Norman Sicily | Caccamo - The famous medieval castle & stunning views
Sicilian Mafia | Corleone town & Mafia museum with original Maxi Trial documents
Просмотров 57 тыс.2 года назад
Sicilian Mafia | Corleone town & Mafia museum with original Maxi Trial documents

Комментарии

  • @AntoninoScire-tf4ie
    @AntoninoScire-tf4ie 11 дней назад

    Francofonte Paese migliore da quando partii ma con la stessa mentalità di allora viva Francofonte ❤

  • @Helen-h2w
    @Helen-h2w 24 дня назад

    Looks great but it is quite difficult to work out what you are saying, because there is louder music over your words!

  • @T_The_Asogian
    @T_The_Asogian Месяц назад

    I recently visited Corleone, and I uploaded my experience onto my channel. It was a lovely trip, and I would recommend visiting Corleone if you are interested in the history surrounding the Sicilian Mafia. T

  • @AlfaBravo55
    @AlfaBravo55 Месяц назад

    perfeito !

  • @tonycassidy4112
    @tonycassidy4112 Месяц назад

    cool 😀👍

  • @robertoposa1120
    @robertoposa1120 2 месяца назад

    Hi just found your channel - wondering about your move from northern sweden to sicily - we are swiss living in Skåne but planning to move south either Puglia or Sicily. How do you manage in Sicily?

    • @livinginsicily2008
      @livinginsicily2008 2 месяца назад

      It might sound strange, but personally I think Puglia is a better option. Sicily drags with much old problems. Sicily is great for e.g. a holiday home or just vacations. This is just my point of view and important to create your own. 🙂

    • @robertoposa1120
      @robertoposa1120 2 месяца назад

      @@livinginsicily2008 yes Puglia is high on the list also easier to travel by car than to an island. What was your motivation for Sicily?

    • @livinginsicily2008
      @livinginsicily2008 2 месяца назад

      @@robertoposa1120 As born and raised in Sweden times when goverment served everything to us, I really needed a challenge in my life. And Sicily has given it to me. So I got what I asked for 😄

    • @robertoposa1120
      @robertoposa1120 2 месяца назад

      @@livinginsicily2008 never boring 😀

    • @livinginsicily2008
      @livinginsicily2008 2 месяца назад

      @@robertoposa1120 No 😆

  • @miatuk8754
    @miatuk8754 3 месяца назад

    🌹🌷🌿🌹🥀

  • @samkg1964
    @samkg1964 3 месяца назад

    Rhein ALT OLD PROMO 50*17 AMEX:;

  • @markdavids2511
    @markdavids2511 3 месяца назад

    The place is pulling in the same type of Tourists as Belfast & Derry, the IRA probably had connects with LCN as part of their gun smuggling routes & now the much bigger hitters of the Ndrangheta for the Irish drug cartels along with the Albanian clans, they’re all interlinked (Don’t whack the messenger).

  • @NoobGaming-u1b
    @NoobGaming-u1b 4 месяца назад

    Mafia 4

  • @aldomatano3198
    @aldomatano3198 5 месяцев назад

    Il deserto, tutti dentro casa come topi😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

  • @veronica9582
    @veronica9582 5 месяцев назад

    I'm from Leonforte and this video just appeared on my home page. It's always nice to see people appreciating central Sicily, which is often forgotten.

  • @pietrochianese9308
    @pietrochianese9308 5 месяцев назад

    ma la domanda pertinente è, perché proprio qui sta la Mafia che comanda?molte risposte vengono da oltre oceano, business, business,e sempre business

  • @Francesca28-g2z
    @Francesca28-g2z 6 месяцев назад

    Amo le isole eolie ❤ un bel sogno che non ho potuto realizzare un saluto al dottore Peppe zampogna

  • @Perparim-gp1ef
    @Perparim-gp1ef 6 месяцев назад

    Is arberesh pllejs. ❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @Aureliusz
    @Aureliusz 6 месяцев назад

    Super

  • @Marikli470
    @Marikli470 6 месяцев назад

    Here amalfi village?

  • @LiLi-dg2xp
    @LiLi-dg2xp 6 месяцев назад

    can somebody tell me how to get from palermo to corleone by bus?I can't find nothing about it.

    • @livinginsicily2008
      @livinginsicily2008 6 месяцев назад

      I think the bus company is called AST

    • @pietrochianese9308
      @pietrochianese9308 4 месяца назад

      @@livinginsicily2008 deve trovare un sicilianuozz che l' accompagna

  • @threefingeredguitar
    @threefingeredguitar 6 месяцев назад

    Un posto meraviglioso. Grazie di nuovo per il video. Have a great weekend!

  • @truffabio
    @truffabio 7 месяцев назад

    my hometown 😊

    • @livinginsicily2008
      @livinginsicily2008 7 месяцев назад

      It was so nice to visit your town. People so friendly!

  • @threefingeredguitar
    @threefingeredguitar 7 месяцев назад

    Un posto bellissimo ! Grazie di nuovo per il video 👋

  • @emmavanschenk9779
    @emmavanschenk9779 7 месяцев назад

    Wow, absolutely stunning😍😍😍

  • @solangelauthier2381
    @solangelauthier2381 8 месяцев назад

    Houllottova ???

  • @davidfrehlini
    @davidfrehlini 9 месяцев назад

    Miei Bisnonni nasciru in Corleone. Puderanu Ripusari in Paci. Miei Casa e' in Palermo. Cu l'amuri da un Siciliano Corleonisi. Diu Benedica. E Diu Benedica Sicilia e Italia. Bona notti.

  • @brianrundle2875
    @brianrundle2875 9 месяцев назад

    So I was thinking of visiting there until you said the mafia is everywhere.. I imagine being shaken down for money just for being there and maybe kidnapped for ransom.. and then they follow you home and ask for protection money in america...

    • @livinginsicily2008
      @livinginsicily2008 9 месяцев назад

      😅😅😅

    • @pietrochianese9308
      @pietrochianese9308 5 месяцев назад

      No ma gli uomini d'onore non fanno queste cose...

    • @lisaelsmore5611
      @lisaelsmore5611 4 месяца назад

      I have been..I loved it there.

    • @sikerslalatm3147
      @sikerslalatm3147 4 месяца назад

      As if y’all don’t already have a whole ass mafia in the U.S. 😂. Gimme a break you’re better off living in peace in Sicily than in any american city.

    • @pietrochianese9308
      @pietrochianese9308 4 месяца назад

      No, questo è del passato, oggi la Mafia è cambiata,non c'è problema puoi tranquillamente stare a Corleone, troverai la gente moooolto ospitale, anche se ti sembrano un po' chiusi

  • @emmavanschenk9779
    @emmavanschenk9779 9 месяцев назад

    Amazing images 😍😍😍

  • @MiguelCoquilho-fk4ey
    @MiguelCoquilho-fk4ey 9 месяцев назад

    Se a VIDA se define como a arte dos encontros, qual foi o mais belo encontro que teve,aquando a realização da sua visita?Miguel.

  • @MrBaastardo
    @MrBaastardo 10 месяцев назад

    sto pensando di visitare di nuovo l'Italia... un paese incredibile, molto bello... adoro andarci... ho intenzione di visitare Corleone... viaggio in bicicletta 🚲... presumo che riuscirò a trovare un posto dove stare... sicuramente lì sono hotel .. Video molto informativo ✔️

    • @livinginsicily2008
      @livinginsicily2008 10 месяцев назад

      Sicily is perfect for bicycle. No problems to find accomodation either as tourism is slow in many places. Thank you for your nice comment! ☺

  • @jonassundberg1508
    @jonassundberg1508 10 месяцев назад

    Snyggt och intressant som vanligt Johanna!

  • @shaunpierre
    @shaunpierre 10 месяцев назад

    Nice video. I like the honesty and frank commentary. Did you have any nice wines?

    • @livinginsicily2008
      @livinginsicily2008 10 месяцев назад

      Thank you! Always some wine when traveling 🙂

  • @threefingeredguitar
    @threefingeredguitar 11 месяцев назад

    Thanks for the video. Interesting about "il ponte"

  • @angelareminiscenza6233
    @angelareminiscenza6233 11 месяцев назад

    Gente D'onore!🎉

  • @ElamriSaid-u4b
    @ElamriSaid-u4b 11 месяцев назад

    Ya , The caves so deep ,and no one will find theme

  • @Vitok1972
    @Vitok1972 11 месяцев назад

    wonderful place isent it

  • @manuelmanzanero5057
    @manuelmanzanero5057 Год назад

    So Verro's bust is standing, or was it at your visit's time? An interesting character in the history of the town...

  • @threefingeredguitar
    @threefingeredguitar Год назад

    Also a location for Inspector Montalbano. Beautiful place !!

  • @calogeraraia1758
    @calogeraraia1758 Год назад

  • @emmavanschenk9779
    @emmavanschenk9779 Год назад

    Stunning images 🤩😍🤩 !

  • @emmavanschenk9779
    @emmavanschenk9779 Год назад

    Hilarious video! -and even the music matched excellent! Hope to see much more of these 😄

    • @livinginsicily2008
      @livinginsicily2008 Год назад

      Thank you dear! 😀 On the quest for more funny places.🤩

  • @IgnazioSmario
    @IgnazioSmario Год назад

    LOVE❤LEONFORTE

  • @IgnazioSmario
    @IgnazioSmario Год назад

    Love

  • @IgnazioSmario
    @IgnazioSmario Год назад

    Smario Ignazio ❤ LEONFORTE

  • @threefingeredguitar
    @threefingeredguitar Год назад

    What a lovely place and also steeped in ancient and modern history. Thank you for these videos and I hope your business is doing well!

    • @livinginsicily2008
      @livinginsicily2008 Год назад

      Thank you for your nice comment and appreciating the videos ☺

  • @quotescollector6459
    @quotescollector6459 Год назад

    Do the mafia exist? Yes, but not as before in your backyard. (that's a relief) Today mafia is everywhere. (panic attacks!)

  • @sebastianmisljenovicMS
    @sebastianmisljenovicMS Год назад

    👍

  • @wethepeople1996
    @wethepeople1996 Год назад

    One day I'll travel here ❤ My dream place , Corleone and Amalfi ❤❤

  • @sweetiekjo
    @sweetiekjo Год назад

    ps. love all your videos

  • @sweetiekjo
    @sweetiekjo Год назад

    Can I purchase Little Sicily tomato seeds from you? I’m in the USA. My grandfathers family is from Sicily but he has passed on now and I was unable to travel to Sicily yet. Having seeds to grow would be a fun connection to my grandfathers ancestry/history for me to grow some tomatoes for my families heritage. Thanks for any information. Sincerely - Kjo

    • @livinginsicily2008
      @livinginsicily2008 Год назад

      Dear, I would love to help you but US controls are insane these days when it comes to food and beverages. I need to pay an import approval and pay an agent to do this. By travel is much easier. Yours, Johanna

  • @marcusmcsharry60
    @marcusmcsharry60 Год назад

    The Godfather Trilogy!!!🌹🍷🌹🍷🌹

  • @threefingeredguitar
    @threefingeredguitar Год назад

    Thanks for the video. 🍷