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...
Palermo County
Monreale: The Mosaics of the Cathedral
Perched above Palermo and overlooking the Conca d’Oro, Monreale was once the hunting reserve of the Norman kings. Its cathedral complex is a masterpiece...
Catania County
Bronte: The Land of Pistachios
Founded in 1520 through the unification of 24 rural villages near the Benedictine Monastery of Maniace, Bronte is less known for its historic churches...
Syracuse County
Avola: Home of the “Nero”
Famed for its wine, citrus groves, grains, almonds and olives, Avola was founded in the 11th century under Arab rule and later passed to...
Caltanissetta County
San Cataldo: The Town of Laurel
Situated at 625 meters above sea level, San Cataldo is an agricultural town with a rich mining history, founded in 1607. It hosts numerous...
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...
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...
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...
Messina County
Messina: The City of the Strait
Originally named Zancle by the Greeks - meaning "sickle," due to the crescent shape of its harbor - Messina has withstood the devastation of...
Caltanissetta County
Caltanissetta: The Ancient Nissa of the Siculi
Caltanissetta, once the ancient Nissa of the Siculi, has a rich history shaped by Arab, Norman and Aragonese rule. Known as a key sulfur...
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...
