Archaeological Sites
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...
Messina County
Taormina: The Marvelous
World-renowned for its stunning monuments and breathtaking panoramic views, Taormina, originally known as Tauromenion, was founded in the IV century BC and later inhabited...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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
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...
