Then, with a spoon…salt. Alfio: Even in Sicily. 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. Her display case tempts all who enter with its vast array of Sicilian sweets, including, of course, enticing cannoli and colorfully painted marzipan treats. Rick: Ancora. The melodrama of an old Sicilian tale fills the theater — captivating its audience as this folkloric art form has for centuries. I always say, "If you like Italy, you'll love Sicily" — and I especially feel that in its markets. Rick: Perfect place to establish a trade center. And I'm joined by my Capuchin friend — who, in good Franciscan style, enjoys embracing the moment as well. After a huge earthquake hit in 1693, the cathedral was rebuilt in today's super-charged Baroque style. Mille grazie, Signora Grammatico. That roof collapsed with an earthquake in 1693. In Sicily, you hear the same basic story of the parade of civilizations over and over — ancient temple, church, mosque, church. Here in Cefalù, like anywhere in the Mediterranean, early evenings bring out a parade of people. Use the HTML below. Rick: Enjoy. Rick Steves' Europe is public television's most-watched, longest-running travel series. (At 13:00, everything's on the push list; by 14:00, the market is gone…not a trace.) Rick Steves' Europe Sicilian Delights. Molto rinfrescante — very refreshing. 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. Sicilian Delights 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. And Syracuse nurtured the brightest minds of the ancient world — like Archimedes. Sicilian Delights #1009. Over the last 2,500 years, the island of Sicily's been ruled by Greeks, Romans, Arabs, Normans, and Spaniards before becoming part of Italy. wgbh GBH 44 01/12 07:00: Sicily serves up a full-bodied and tasty travel experience. It was built into an ancient Greek temple. Rick: Why is Mozia so historic? Rick Steves' Europe | Episode | Sicilian Delights. The public is welcome to wander the halls of this collection of fully clothed and remarkably preserved bodies, but — out of respect for the dead — photography is not allowed (postcards are available). Alfio: …with breadcrumbs, pine nuts, and Pecorino and Parmesan cheese; local tuna, fished in the islands out here. Season 10 Episode 1009 | 25m 1s | Video has closed captioning. 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. And this helped raise money to support their monastery. Rick Steves' Europe Sicilian Delights. 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. On one of the nearby narrow streets, Alfio is treating me to something I haven't seen since I was a kid. And, to this day, laundry flaps in that breeze. Despite its lazy beach-town ambience, Cefalù has one of Sicily's most interesting cathedrals — a classic Norman fortified church, with stout towers, narrow windows, and zipper-toothed crenellations. And because a pagan temple had no transepts, neither does this church. 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. Sicilian Delights. Rick Steves' Europe Sicilian Delights. Signora Grammatico has prepared a banquet designed so we can enjoy an unforgettable education in Sicilian cuisine. Manco a tutto dire: Mangia, mangia. And, for thousands of years, locals have labored in salt pools like these as part of this essential industry. Sicilian Delights Sicily serves up a full-bodied and tasty travel experience. see our FAQ. Bravissimo. Rick Steves' Europe. [Hi! Built to double as a fortress, it's crenelated — like a castle — and it comes complete with slits for shooting arrows. Angelo: Grazie! Alfio: The swordfish — Angelo always has the best swordfish…yeah, he just caught it. … Angelo: Si? While a touristy shell today, the town is fun to explore. Rick Steves / Times Colonist August 15, 2020 08:01 AM Vendors at Ballaro Market in Palermo, Sicily, maintain the Arab tradition of calling out to passersby in a singsong way. Alfio: Mozia was the base of the Carthaginians in western Sicily. Rick: Rinfrescante. Terms of Service | Privacy, Syracuse, Sicily: Neapolis Archaeological Park. 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. Rick: All right. ©2021 Rick Steves' Europe, Inc. | 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 … [Very good. And even to do knitting needle. [You're welcome.] The marionettes are lovingly made, and true to tradition. [Good afternoon.] 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). The temple's 2,500-year-old colonnade survives as part of the church's walls. Menu Close. While most of Italy's super-freeways come with tolls, Sicily's are generally toll-free — one of many economic subsidies from the more prosperous northern Italy. In addition, Rick filmed two TV shows in Sicily last year, "The Best of Sicily" and "Sicilian Delights". 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 Rick Steves' Europe. Alfio: Quanda, quanda, Rick. Get a sneak peek of the new version of this page. 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. Alfio: Very resistant. A gondola carries us above Trapani, to the mountaintop fortress town of Erice. If you want an at least halfway decent show on Sicily and Sicilians, get the PBS app and watch Rick Steves' 2018 "Sicilian Delights" and "Best of Sicily" episodes. 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 [Unforgettable. 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. Alfio: Grazie, Angelo. Tommaso leads Rick Steves Sicily tours and offers accommodations, trip planning, and genealogy research services in Sicily. — ti presento Rick. And we cap our day enjoying a convivial atmosphere, where, under palm trees and stars, our host enjoys sharing his olives and almonds while getting to know his guests. Alfio: Yes, as we can see. https://www.pbssocal.org/programs/rick-steves-europe/sicilian-delights-ixie0a Trapani offers a chance to get to know a workaday Sicilian town with a charming historic quarter. How are you?] Bruschetta — View production, box office, & company info. This is one of my favorites — caponata, diced and fried eggplant; in Trapani only they put toasted almonds on it. Rick: Oh, for knitting the nets together? Sicilian Delights Sicily serves up a full-bodied and tasty travel experience. 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. Rick: What's this? Because they lost all the wars? The shallow lagoon surrounding the island of Mozia is ideal for extracting salt from the sea. Also, although older, try "Globe Trekker: Corsica, Sardinia and Sicily" and "Globe Trekker Food Hour: Sicily". Let's relax in Cefalù, ponder ancient Siracusa, and fill up at a Sicilian banquet. Rick steves' europe is public television's most watched, longest running travel series. I like to visit in spring or fall. Built in the 18th century, it was inspired by the great Baroque churches of Rome, but amped up with a Sicilian architectural razzle-dazzle. Alfio: It is. Alfio: Yes. But wandering through its scant remains in the city's archeological park, you pick up hints of its former power. Specialties include tette delle monache ("nuns' breasts"), genovesi (pastries with custard or ricotta filling), and fresh cannoli. Rick: Indimenticabile. [This is Rick.] Rick: Piacere, piacere. Rick Steves' Europe Sicilian Delights. Angelo: Ciao! Rick: How long did they have salt pools here? A surviving quarry cavern is nicknamed "the Ear of Dionysus." Wow! Here in Italy, working farms with rooms to rent are called "agriturismos." [Nice work.] Rick Steves' Europe. Rick: Buon lavoro. Rick: So, Alfio, this is, like, a mountain of salt with tile to protect it from the wind. Let's not ruin our appetite. [Two seltzer, lemon, and salt.] Until next time, keep on travelin'. Stuffed red peppers — Sicilian Delights Sicily serves up a full-bodied and tasty travel experience. Alfio: Due seltz limone e sale. But hold on. And even in April — when we're here — a stop for a drink at the kiosk can be really refreshing. Holy cannoli! Caprese salad — red, white, and green, the colors of the flag — a reminder we're Italians. Rick: Until today — they're still getting the salt. That's where you'll find many of the ancient sights and most of the medieval charm. With a golden crescent beach and sitting safely under its dramatic rock — still capped by a fortress — Cefalù cradles its past in a way that's easy to enjoy. This maze of corridors contains thousands of skeletons and mummies dressed in the clothing of their choice. This agriturismo, 20 minutes east of Agrigento, produces almonds and olive oil on their large working farm. The church [Chiesa Madre], like everything else here, is a stony gray. Rick: This is really remarkable! 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 [Nice to meet you.] 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: OK; good. The oldest body — brother Sylvester — has been hanging here since 1599. 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. 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