Palermo County
Corleone: Beyond the Mafia
Corleone, with probable Arab origins and repopulated in the 13th century by a Lombard colony before becoming a fief of the Ventimiglia family, is...
Ragusa County
Chiaramonte Gulfi: The “Balcony of Sicily”
Perched at 665 meters in the Hyblaean Mountains, Chiaramonte Gulfi is an agricultural town named after its founder, Manfredi I Chiaramonte, the 14th-century Count...
Catania County
Riposto: Between Sea and Volcano
Once a vital center for the wine trade in Eastern Sicily, Riposto derives its name from the location where goods were “stored” before being...
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...
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...
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...
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...
