Sicilian Shrines
The large number of shrines in Sicily reflects the island's magnificent ecclesiastical, cultural heritage. They house sacred remains, whose memory [...]
Arancino and Arancina
Arancino or arancina? The dilemma is not easy to resolve and has for centuries been argued over by linguists, passionate [...]
Dog and pet friendly beaches
Sicily is a region which welcomes dogs and their owners with open arms, with so many ad hoc beaches which [...]
Eastern Sicily and places not to be missed
Eastern Sicily awaits us with its unmissable attractions. Where do we start? From the steps of the Greek theatre in [...]
The Cave Necropolis of Pantalica
Not far from Syracuse (together with which it comprises a UNESCO World Heritage Site), this archaeological site stands on a [...]
Ancient Sicilian Markets
Sicily's ancient markets have a special atmosphere: they're places of animated, almost theatrical arguments and agreements. Created by the Arabs, the [...]
Syracuse and the Cave Necropolis of Pantalica
The site comprises two different parts about 50 km apart. They are considered a single site by UNESCO because they [...]
The Baroque Cities of the Val di Noto
Since 2002, the Val di Noto has been one of the Italian sites on the UNESCO World Heritage List for [...]
Infiorata di Noto Baroque Spring
Imagine seeing the floor of an entire street covered with multicoloured petals forming huge patterns. We are in Noto, where on [...]
