Rick: Rinfrescante. How are you?] Along with salt, this lagoon provided a safe haven for ancient mariners. Across Europe small farms supplement their income by renting rooms to travelers seeking a rural refuge from fast-paced urban scenes. That's where you'll find many of the ancient sights and most of the medieval charm. During this complicated age, it was intentionally Eastern in style to help make Norman rule easier for locals to accept. Sicilian Delights #1009. View production, box office, & company info. It was the dominant military and economic power in this corner of the Greek world. Angelo: Bye-bye, ciao! In addition, Rick filmed two TV shows in Sicily last year, "The Best of Sicily" and "Sicilian Delights". Inside, columns that 2,000 years ago supported a pagan Roman temple now support Norman arches. Rick: Brown… Rick: So, we have the same colors? That roof collapsed with an earthquake in 1693. Rick dines on fresh seafood at the fisherman's harbor in Cefalù, ponders ancient Greek greatness in Siracusa, communes with monks - alive and departed - in a Capuchin crypt, sleeps in an olive orchard at an agriturismo, and eats his way through a classic Sicilian banquet with a famous chef. Rick: OK? We'll dine at the fisherman's harbor in Cefalù, ponder the ancient Greeks in Siracusa, commune with monks in a Capuchin crypt, and eat our way through a classic Sicilian … They later realized that they could actually charge wealthy parishioners for the privilege of being mummified here with their brothers. Barkeeper: Buonasera. Let's relax in Cefalù, ponder ancient Siracusa, and fill up at a Sicilian banquet Rick Steves' Europe | Sicilian Delights | Season 10 | Episode 1009 | GBH Skip to Main Content Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Travel with Rick on this video guide to Sicily and find out what to do on your next trip. “I remember my visit to Sicily a couple of years ago as a parade of delicious dishes ‒ explains in the foreword ‒ each full of seasonal and local delicacies mixed with the history of this island. Each morning this street hosts a lively fish and produce market. We often say, "The winners write history." If you think it's inappropriate for a travel writer to stir up discussion on his blog with political observations and insights gained from traveling abroad, you may not want to read any further. Rick Steves' Europe: Sicilian Delights Let's relax in Cefalù, ponder ancient Siracusa, and fill up at a Sicilian banquet Let's relax in Cefalù, ponder ancient Siracusa, and fill up at a Sicilian banquet And, to this day, laundry flaps in that breeze. Rick Steves' Europe Episodes Rick Steves' Europe Extras Watch more Rick Steves' Europe Watch now with Fresh seafood at the fisherman's harbor in Cefalù, on the northern coast of Sicily; Siracusa; Capuchin crypt; agriturismo; a classic Sicilian banquet. Share this video on Twitter. At its peak around the fifth century BC, Greek Syracuse had roughly the same population it has today: over 100,000 people. Nearby, the facade of the cathedral provides quite a contrast. ©2021 Rick Steves' Europe, Inc. | Monk: Yes, same colors — this… Season 10 Episode 1009 | 25m 1s | Video has closed captioning. Puppetry is a strong tradition here in Sicily. The apostles Peter and Paul greet you at street level while Mary blesses all from above. [Nice work.] The marionettes are lovingly made, and true to tradition. Rick: Fantastic. [You're welcome.] Rick Steves' Europe Sicilian Delights. The stories are like old-time serial melodramas of good versus evil, with superhero characters that captivate children. We'll dine at the fisherman's harbor in Cefalù, ponder the ancient Greeks in Siracusa, commune with monks in a Capuchin crypt, and eat our way through a classic Sicilian banquet. Sicilian Delights Sicily serves up a full-bodied and tasty travel experience. Sicilian Delights Let's relax in Cefalù, ponder ancient Siracusa, and fill up at a Sicilian banquet Watch Your Shows Many Ways https://www.pbssocal.org/programs/rick-steves-europe/sicilian-delights-ixie0a And today, stoked by its influx of tourism, it has a bohemian energy that fills it with a joyful and relaxed ambiance. Watch Rick Steves' Europe Season 10 Episode 9 - Sicilian Delights Add to Watchlist We'll dine at the fisherman's harbor in Cefalù, ponder the ancient Greeks in Siracusa, commune with monks in a Capuchin crypt, and eat our way through a classic Sicilian banquet. In fact, 800 years before Christ, Carthaginians settled here. Rick: Mangia. [Good afternoon.] Cefalù is Sicily's most romantic port town. Whew! For coronavirus (COVID-19) travel information, The waterfall is part of an aqueduct — a man-made underground river carved out of the rock — allowing fresh water to flow 15 miles from a mountain spring into the city. Rick has a new guide book just for Sicily. The exterior (including the stately Baroque facade, and the ancient exoskeletal columns around the side) is fascinating enough, but the interior is well worth a visit for its surprising integration of architectural styles. It post-dates my trip so I haven't read it, but I'm sure it would be a good start on figuring out a lot of what there is to see there. Here in Syracuse, this was originally a Greek temple built to honor Athena. Let's relax in Cefalù, ponder ancient Siracusa, and fill up at a Sicilian banquet Rick Steves' Europe | Sicilian Delights | Season 10 | Episode 1009 | NJTV Skip to Main Content Rick Steves' Europe. Angelo: Si? So, we've got the white and the brown. Alfio: The most beautiful things we have in Sicily. Rick: OK. Let's relax in Cefalù, ponder ancient Siracusa, and fill up at a Sicilian banquet Season 10 Episode 1009 | 25m 1s | Video has closed captioning. Let's relax in Cefalù, ponder ancient Siracusa, and fill up at a Sicilian banquet Rick Steves' Europe | Sicilian Delights | Season 10 | Episode 1009 | WFSU Skip to Main Content Alfio: Yes. Let's relax in Cefalù, ponder ancient Siracusa, and fill up at a Sicilian banquet Rick Steves' Europe | Sicilian Delights | Season 10 | Episode 1009 | WLRN Skip to Main Content The crypt lies at the western edge of Palermo, about a mile and a half from the center of town (walkable, but served by frequent buses). I always say, "If you like Italy, you'll love Sicily" — and I especially feel that in its markets. To be sure we maximize the delights of our Sicilian experience, I'm joined by my friend and fellow tour guide, Alfio Di Mauro. Rick: And, complimenti.