But the city was born on the fortified island of Ortigia. Rick: OK. The ancient Greek city of Syracuse is long gone. And even in April — when we're here — a stop for a drink at the kiosk can be really refreshing. It's like cruising without cars…a multi-generational scene — from [young] families to grandparents. Rick Steves' Europe Sicilian Delights. 7.3 Create. The fine workmanship of the capitals survives from ancient times. Rick: Perfect place to establish a trade center. Manco a tutto dire: Mangia, mangia. Alfio: It was a vital industry. Add to favorites: Description Sicily serves up a full-bodied and tasty travel experience. 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. The church [Chiesa Madre], like everything else here, is a stony gray. The second course — secondo — is our entrée, and — no surprise — it's more seafood. [Hi! Alfio: And when you have fresh fish like this, the meat is delicious. Let's relax in Cefalù, ponder ancient Siracusa, and fill up at a Sicilian banquet S10 Ep1009 | 25m 1s Share this video: Share this video on Facebook Share this video on Twitter. We start in Siracusa, visit Cefalù, stop in Palermo, [and] sail to the tiny isle of Mozia, before finishing in Trapani. This maze of corridors contains thousands of skeletons and mummies dressed in the clothing of their choice. GBH 44. Share this video on Twitter. Tommaso leads Rick Steves Sicily tours and offers accommodations, trip planning, and genealogy research services in Sicily. It was the dominant military and economic power in this corner of the Greek world. Greek culture flourished here in Syracuse. Athens and Sparta dominated, but lots of other Greek cities, like Corinth, were establishing colonies too. https://www.pbssocal.org/programs/rick-steves-europe/sicilian-delights-ixie0a Ciao! Angelo: Grazie. Rick Steves' Europe. Sicily's Villa Romana del Casale was the mansion of a wealthy Roman senator who traded in exotic animals. Its mosaics — made of dozens of different kinds of multicolored marble and glass chips — give us a colorful peek at the lifestyle of Rome's elite. Just gimme a quick tour. In this episode, filled with Sicilian delights, we'll go backstage for some traditional puppetry, stay in a farmhouse B&B, and enjoy a gourmet local feast. The great city-states of Greece were expansive, searching the Mediterranean for more fertile lands. Rick Steves' Europe Sicilian Delights. Hi, I'm Rick Steves, back with more of the best of Europe — and this time we're filling up on some unforgettable culture. Across Europe small farms supplement their income by renting rooms to travelers seeking a rural refuge from fast-paced urban scenes. Mille grazie, Signora Grammatico. Alfio: They stayed for 400 years, and eventually were destroyed by the Greeks. Along with salt, this lagoon provided a safe haven for ancient mariners. Alfio: Yes, as we can see. But hold on. Rick: Oh, for knitting the nets together? The long and narrow side lanes are part of a street plan dating way back to ancient times. Tommaso leads Rick Steves Sicily tours and offers accommodations, trip planning, and genealogy research services in Sicily. Rick: Enjoy. S10 E1009: Sicilian Delights. Nearby, the facade of the cathedral provides quite a contrast. Since the town was founded, its streets have lined up with the prevailing wind to catch the cooling breeze. Here in Cefalù, like anywhere in the Mediterranean, early evenings bring out a parade of people. Sicilian Delights. S10 E1009: Sicilian Delights 0:25:01 | Episode 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. (At 13:00, everything's on the push list; by 14:00, the market is gone…not a trace.) A short boat ride gives us a closer look. For this monk, being with all these bodies [has] brought him great joy and peace, as it [has] caused him to focus not on our earthly existence…but on eternity. These new settlements created a broader Greek culture, known as Magna Graecia, or "Greater Greece.". The terrace above the theater functioned as a grand lobby, covered by a wooden roof and decorated with fine statues. Sicily is the stepping stone. Search for "Sicilian Delights" on Amazon.in, Title: We'll dine on fresh seafood at the fisherman's harbor in Cefalù, ponder ancient Greek greatness in Siracusa, commune with monks — alive and departed — in a Capuchin crypt, sleep in an olive orchard at an agriturismo, and eat our way through a classic Sicilian banquet with a famous chef. Today, the public's welcome to wander thoughtfully through these halls of haunting faces, which seem determined to tell us a truth that perhaps we've yet to learn. Season 10 Episode 1009 | 25m 1s | Video has closed captioning. Old-timers remain part of the action. To better understand what you see here in Sicily, you need to understand its story. Let's relax in Cefalù, ponder ancient Siracusa, and fill up at a Sicilian banquet S10 Ep1009 | 25m 1s Share this video: Share this video on Facebook Share this video on Twitter. 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: Why is Mozia so historic? Options include the popular Caseificio Borderi, a touristy but tasty deli that's good for grabbing a sandwich to go. Written and hosted by best-selling guidebook author Rick Steves, each half-hour show takes viewers to Europe's most interesting places, from great cities to off-the-beaten-path discoveries. In Sicily, you hear the same basic story of the parade of civilizations over and over — ancient temple, church, mosque, church. "Sicily: Land of Love and Strife" is a complete miss. Venturing in, you can still see the chisel lines showing how it was cut, over the generations, from the top…down. Alfio: Even in Sicily. This agriturismo, 20 minutes east of Agrigento, produces almonds and olive oil on their large working farm. Rick Steves' Europe Episodes Rick Steves' Europe Extras Watch more Rick Steves' Europe Watch now with Sicily serves up a full-bodied and tasty travel experience. Caprese salad — red, white, and green, the colors of the flag — a reminder we're Italians. Next, in the ninth century, the Arabs sweep in from just over there in North Africa — Christians out, Muslims in…and it became a mosque. Let's relax in Cefalù, ponder ancient Siracusa, and fill up at a Sicilian banquet. Alfio: It is. Rick Steves' Europe Video — a video podcast based on Rick's popular TV series — gives you a colorful look at the sights, people and history behind Europe's most interesting destinations. Ciao! Rick Steves' Europe Episodes Rick Steves' Europe Extras Watch more Rick Steves' Europe Watch now with At its peak around the fifth century BC, Greek Syracuse had roughly the same population it has today: over 100,000 people. They are available right on this website. These "bodies without souls," as they call them, are a reminder that we're all mortal. Founded in 732 BC by the Corinthians, it grew to become an even greater, more important city than Athens. With its shabby-chic vibe, delightful back lanes, and breezy sea views, old Siracusa is for me the most enjoyable urban environment anywhere in Sicily. This charming 80-seat theater is run by the hardworking Mauceri family, who have a passion for this traditional art (and also run the small Puppet Museum a few blocks away). Also, although older, try "Globe Trekker: Corsica, Sardinia and Sicily" and "Globe Trekker Food Hour: Sicily". And, to this day, laundry flaps in that breeze. In addition, Rick filmed two TV shows in Sicily last year, "The Best of Sicily" and "Sicilian Delights". And, while I'm certainly enjoying my calamari, I'm not above a little shrimp thievery to make sure I enjoy everything Cefalù has to offer. Consider reserving ahead if here in July or August. Sicilian Delights. The temple's 2,500-year-old colonnade survives as part of the church's walls. The puppeteers skillfully bring the characters to life as the plot unfolds. All this strolling stokes my appetite, and we're ready for some Sicilian cuisine. Let's relax in Cefalù, ponder ancient Siracusa, and fill up at a Sicilian banquet Rick Steves' Europe | Sicilian Delights | Season 10 | Episode 1009 | WTIU Skip to Main Content Language barrier nearby in the Mediterranean, and fill up at a Sicilian banquet s10 ep1009 | 25m |... Of puppeteers takes their art seriously Signora Grammatico has prepared a banquet designed we. 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