Agrigento County
Sambuca di Sicilia: Home of Ancient Adranon
Nestled on a hillside, Sambuca di Sicilia is a historic fiefdom granted in 1185 by William II to the Monreale Church. Just 7 kilometers...
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...
Catania County
Catania: The Athens of Sicily
Founded in 729 BC by Greek settlers, Catania is a city steeped in history. It boasts impressive Roman ruins and the iconic Castello Ursino...
Trapani County
Erice: The Hillop Town with Stunning Views of the Egadi Islands
Perched at an elevation of 751 meters atop Mount Erice, this ancient town boasts a rich history dating back to Phoenician and Greek times....
Trapani County
Trapani: The City of Mysteries
Known as Drepano by the Sicani and Elymi, Trapani flourished during the Arab, Norman, and Aragonese periods. Its charming historic center is a delight...
Trattorias & Osterias
Cave Ox, Castiglione di Sicilia (Catania) – 6.3
I GIUDIZI DELLE GUIDE Michelin: n.c. L'Espresso: n.c. Gambero Rosso: ottima osteria-wine bar, 2 Bottiglie su 3, rapporto qualità/prezzo medio Osterie d'Italia: segnalato; Bottigli@,...
Volcanoes
Etna, “La Montagna”
In attività da circa 500.000 anni, l'Etna è il più grande vulcano attivo d’Europa. Ospita nel suo territorio circostante un parco naturale esteso per...
Trapani County
Segesta, l’immenso fascino del mondo antico
Le incerte origini di Segesta - uno dei luoghi in assoluto più affascinanti della Sicilia - sono genericamente fatte risalire all’epoca preistorica. Tucidide e...
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