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The Tower of St.Nicholas from Bari

It was built in the XIII century and belongs to the the late gotish style. Its origin is dubious because it was built as guard tower in the Middle ages. It is made of calctufa, 35 mt. high, with 83 steps to reach the roof terrace, called Terrazza Palermo, to admire one of the most marvellous and unforgettable sights of the city and its surrounding landscape. It has been restored after 40 years and now is accessible for visits and exhibitions. The Tower shows double lancet windows with lava decorations.

The art of living or surviving

In an area in the city centre, the historical side of the town where the people, working for the Norman King living in the Royal Palace, had settled, there is a square in the socalled "Albergheria"where cars can be parked thanks to Marcello's help. Who's it? It's the square car parker boy. Who does he work for? He's a freelance. Ten years ago he created his job. The square is always full of cars because there is a school nearby and there is the famous market "Ballarò"and the food trucks have to deliver the goods to the many market stands along the streets. He has been working there for 15 years and he can gain money each month for himself and his family composed of wife and four children thanks to the change people parking there give him.

It is very strange in our capitalistic society to live or survive in that manner. But it is very creative to find a job just observing the needs around and trying to answer them.

Thank Marcello, the Palermo working people need you.