Pantalica, or rather the rocky necropolis of Pantalica, are a naturalistic-archaeological site in the province of Syracuse. The name of the site seems to derive from the Arabic Buntarigah, which means ‘caves’, due to the obvious presence of multiple natural and artificial caves. It is one of the most important proto-historic places in Sicily, useful […]
The Roman Villa of Casale is a late antique building, popularly called a villa despite not having the characteristics of an out-of-town Roman villa but rather of an imperial urban palace, whose remains are located about four kilometers from Piazza Armerina, in Sicily. Since 1997 it is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The […]
Mozia was an ancient Phoenician city, located on the island of San Pantaleo, in the Stagnone di Marsala. The island is located in front of the western coast of Sicily, between the Big Island and the mainland, and belongs to the Whitaker Foundation. Ancient age of Mozia Mozia was probably interested in the explorations of […]
A protected area a few meters from the famous Taormina. The crystal clear sea and the Sicilian sun warm the soul and make the tourist entranced. History of Isola Bella Donated in 1806 by Ferdinando I of Borbone to Pancrazio Ciprioti mayor of Taormina, it was bought in 1890 by Florence Trevelyan who enhanced it […]
The Island of Lipari is one of the most famous and the biggest of Aeolian Islands. The crystal clear sea and the characteristic streets are certainly an important attraction for tourists who decide to spend time in Sicily. Origins of name – Lipari The etymology of the name Lipari is uncertain: according to some it […]
The Palazzo dei Normanni, also known as Palazzo Reale, is located in Palermo and is currently the seat of the Sicilian Regional Assembly. The palace is the oldest royal residence in Europe, home of the sovereigns of the Kingdom of Sicily, imperial seat with Frederick II and Corrado IV and the historic Sicilian Parliament. On […]
The island of Favignana is one of the most enchanting and least man-made places in Sicily. The island of Favignana belongs to the Egadi archipelago – to the east of the Sicilian region. Geography The island of Favignana has an area of about 19 km² and a coastline of 33 km jagged and rich in […]
Modica (Muòrica in Sicilian, Μότουκα for the Greeks, Mutica / Motyca in Latin, in Arabic: Mohac) is an Italian town of 54 324 inhabitants of the Free municipal consortium of Ragusa in Sicily. The city by population is the thirteenth municipality of Sicily and the 124th of Italy, while it is by extension of its […]
La Casa Bianca in Noto is one of the special places that I had the opportunity and honor to visit during the days I spent in Sicily. Immersed in the natural paradise of the Contrada Gioi – La Casa Bianca envelops those who stay there in a warm embrace typical of Sicilian hospitality. Location Located […]
The City of Ragusa is one of the province of Sicily. It is called the “city of bridges”, due to the presence of three very picturesque and historic buildings. In 1693 a devastating earthquake caused the almost total destruction of the entire city, claiming more than five thousand victims. The reconstruction, which took place in […]
