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The Muqarnas Ceiling of the Cappella Palatina: A Reading

The Muqarnas Ceiling of the Cappella Palatina: A Reading

Above the Byzantine mosaics of Palermo's Palatine Chapel is a wooden ceiling that belongs to Fatimid Egypt. It is the only one of its kind in Latin Europe, and the reason Sicily's Arab-Norman period is studied separately from both halves of its name.

GIORIZZ Editorial16 April 2026

The Art of the Sicilian Aperitivo

The Art of the Sicilian Aperitivo

In Sicily, the evening ritual of aperitivo is not a drink. It is a philosophy of time, place, and company.

GIORIZZ Editorial25 March 2026

Palermo by Night: A Chauffeur's Perspective

Palermo by Night: A Chauffeur's Perspective

After dark, Palermo reveals a side the guidebooks rarely capture. Our chauffeurs share their favourite evening routes.

GIORIZZ Editorial12 March 2026

The Godfather Trail: Savoca and Forza d'Agro

The Godfather Trail: Savoca and Forza d'Agro

Follow in the footsteps of Michael Corleone through the hilltop villages where Coppola filmed his masterpiece.

GIORIZZ Editorial8 March 2026

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