Ragusa County
Modica: Baroque & Chocolate
The birthplace of poet Salvatore Quasimodo (1901-1968), Modica is one of the major centers of late Baroque architecture in Sicily. Just 8 kilometers east...
Syracuse County
Noto: The Queen of Baroque
Once home to ancient Noto, which was destroyed in the 1693 earthquake, the new town emerged in the early 18th century, 10 km southeast...
Syracuse County
Megara Hyblaea: Siceliot Archaeology
According to ancient sources, Megara Hyblaea, along with Naxos, was one of the earliest Siceliot cities. Founded around 729 B.C. by Greek settlers from...
Agrigento County
Eraclea Minoa: A Marvel of History and Nature
Settled along the coast between Agrigento and Sciacca, at the beginning of Capo Bianco, Eraclea Minoa stands as one of the world's most incredible...
Catania County
Militello in Val di Catania: A Little Baroque Treasure
Militello in Val di Catania is a charming baroque jewel with ancient roots. The town flourished in the early 17th century under the influence...
Syracuse County
Palazzolo Acreide: From The Greeks to Baroque Splendor
Palazzolo Acreide stands on the site of the Greek Akrai, founded in 664 B.C. by the Syracusans and destroyed by the Arabs. Rebuilt after...
Palermo County
Palermo: A Unique City in the World
Inhabited since prehistoric times, Palermo — once known as Panormos ("all-port") — has been shaped by the many cultures that ruled it, leaving behind...
Palermo County
Cefalù: The Incredible Arab-Norman Pearl
Originally founded by the Greeks — its name derived from Kephaloidon (meaning "head") — Cefalù is nestled between the sea and a striking limestone...
Ragusa County
Ragusa: The City of Baroque Beauty and Sicilian Fine Cuisine
Ragusa, and especially its historic district of Ragusa Ibla, is a treasure of Baroque architecture, with stunning monuments at every turn. The Museo Archeologico...
Agrigento County
Agrigento: The City of the Valley of the Temples
Founded in 581 BC, Agrigento is a city of contrasts, blending ancient and modern worlds. The old city, once the Greek Akragas — described...
Syracuse County
Syracuse: 3000 Years of History, Art and Culture
Founded in 734 BC by Corinthian settlers, Syracuse is one of the most important archaeological centers of ancient Greek civilization and one of Italy's...
Trapani County
Castellammare del Golfo: A Gem on the Tyrrhenian Sea
Nestled in a picturesque bay, Castellammare del Golfo takes its name from the medieval castle with a striking cylindrical tower overlooking the sea. Inhabited...
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