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...
Messina County
Milazzo: The Gateway to the Aeolian Islands
Founded in the 8th century B.C., Milazzo, known as ancient Mylai, is where Roman forces led by Caius Duilius defeated the Carthaginians in 260...
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...
Syracuse County
Pantalica: The Rupestrian Necropolis
Located 5 km south of Sortino, where the ancient city of Hybla once stood (mid-XIII century BC), Pantalica is the most striking and important...
Messina County
San Marco d’Alunzio: A Charming Village in the Nebrodi
Once known as Aluntium, a Greek colony dating back to the IV century BC, San Marco d'Alunzio took shape around a castle built by...
Enna County
Piazza Armerina: A Unesco World Heritage Wonder
While the baroque Cathedral (Duomo) surrounded by medieval streets and ancient buildings, including the striking Palazzo Trigona, adds charm to Piazza Armerina, its true...
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...
Enna County
Calascibetta: A Journey Through Ancient History
Calascibetta's notable landmarks include the impressive Norman tower and the Chiesa Madre di Sant’Alessandro (Mother Church of Sant'Alessandro), which was built in the 18th...
Enna County
Agira: The Homeland of Diodorus Siculus
Agira, the birthplace of the historian Diodorus Siculus (90-20 BC), was once a Greek colony and later a Roman settlement. In the 5th-6th century...
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...
Trapani County
Salemi: A Hilltop Gem Among Vineyards
Nestled in the vineyard-covered hills of the Trapani countryside, Salemi stands on the ancient site of Halicyae. The town is home to the 13th-century...
