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 [...]
Palermo, quick tour of the historic centre
A quick tour downtown in Palermo in which you can see so much in so little time? Of course it's [...]
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 [...]
Cefalù
Cefalù, one of the most beautiful villages in Italy, is one of the most evocative destinations on the island. It [...]
Castelmola
If in one sweep you can see the Ionian coast, the monumental Mount Etna, the gulf of Giardini-Naxos, the [...]
Castiglione di Sicilia
Castiglione di Sicilia, perched on a hill on the northern slope of Etna, lies in the centre of the valley [...]
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 [...]
