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The Sicilian puppet theatre is a national treasure. These shows are NOT the kind of puppet shows that one would expect to be suitable for pre-schoolers. Traditional Sicilian puppets are several feet tall and are marionettes, moved with metal wires. The shows tend to involve spectacular battles between Charlemagne's knights vs. the Saracens, and often have scenes of "puppet decapitation." Here, in the heart of Palermo's historic district, you can buy souvenier puppets to take home with you.

The Sicilian puppet theatre is a national treasure. These shows are NOT the kind of puppet shows that one would expect to be suitable for pre-schoolers. Traditional Sicilian puppets are several feet tall and are marionettes, moved with metal wires. The shows tend to involve spectacular battles between Charlemagne's knights vs. the Saracens, and often have scenes of "puppet decapitation."

The Sicilian puppet theatre is a national treasure. These shows are NOT the kind of puppet shows that one would expect to be suitable for pre-schoolers. Traditional Sicilian puppets are several feet tall and are marionettes, moved with metal wires. The shows tend to involve spectacular battles between Charlemagne's knights vs. the Saracens, and often have scenes of "puppet decapitation."

Sicilian Museum of art and folk traditions – Housed in Palazzo Corvaja, this Museum exhibits some figurative art and some examples of Sicilian craftsmen’s art created in the period from the 16th to the 20th century. The exhibits included wooden sculptures, ceramics, Sicilian carts, and posters of puppet shows. Text from: www.travelplan.it/taormina_guide_churches_museums.htm