I love this, beautiful photos. Agree so strongly about markets, they are such a window into the lives of locals. I was in Turkey in summer and so drawn to the bustle and interactions of the market - such a sensory overload but equally a great fragment of daily life.
I think I will do the same from now on! I was in Fethiye and the market there was the highlight of my stay. Then I visited Istanbul and somehow missed the Grand Bazaar by not doing my research and going when it was shut! But still found plenty of markets (including a beautiful old book one right outside the Bazaar), and it's just another reason to return to that incredible city. Plus as an Italian too I feel like the market culture is in my blood! I made sure to keep my Wednesday mornings free each week to explore the market in Siena when I lived there, I feel like it was a body of its own, growing and changing each week -- fascinating!
I love the grand bazaar even if it is touristic, yes I agree that markets are in our blood, but I thing the people from the middle eat have it in the blood even more!
Love this! Fabulous photos. We made it back to Italy in December after 37 years but not yet Sicily. My husband lived there for a summer, involved with the archeology at the Greek city of Morgantina near modern-day Aidone in central Sicily. The Greek stuff in Sicily is amazing! We’ll be back!
Great photos! - and informative article.
Thank you!
Very nice shots, I'd like to visit Sicily after this!
Thank you! I suggest you to consider also Palermo when you will plan to visit Sicily.
Yes, I've been told food is incredible in Sicily, particularly Palermo.
Your right food there is amazing, and personally I think Palermo is nicer than Catania
You’ve gotta love a bit of Baroque! Thanks great article!
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Enchanting photographs ... a beautiful place. Thank you for sharing your visit there.
Thank you!
I love this, beautiful photos. Agree so strongly about markets, they are such a window into the lives of locals. I was in Turkey in summer and so drawn to the bustle and interactions of the market - such a sensory overload but equally a great fragment of daily life.
Where and where are markets it's one of the first things that I check when I travel. Where were you in Turkey? I love Turkish bazaar.
I think I will do the same from now on! I was in Fethiye and the market there was the highlight of my stay. Then I visited Istanbul and somehow missed the Grand Bazaar by not doing my research and going when it was shut! But still found plenty of markets (including a beautiful old book one right outside the Bazaar), and it's just another reason to return to that incredible city. Plus as an Italian too I feel like the market culture is in my blood! I made sure to keep my Wednesday mornings free each week to explore the market in Siena when I lived there, I feel like it was a body of its own, growing and changing each week -- fascinating!
I love the grand bazaar even if it is touristic, yes I agree that markets are in our blood, but I thing the people from the middle eat have it in the blood even more!
Love this, and great photos!
Thank you!
Love this! Fabulous photos. We made it back to Italy in December after 37 years but not yet Sicily. My husband lived there for a summer, involved with the archeology at the Greek city of Morgantina near modern-day Aidone in central Sicily. The Greek stuff in Sicily is amazing! We’ll be back!
Thank you! Wow it must have been an amazing experience the one that your husband had! Where were did you travel in December?
Firenze, Sevigno, Modena, Bologna, Ravenna, Venezia and Roma. It was magical to be there during the holidays.
Wow! you had a nice trip! you visited a lot of cities! I'm happy that you enjoyed!
Nice photos.
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Great Photos!
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Thank you! Where have you been?
Good! Can't wait to read it!
ok, thank you for the feedback