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Sicily is not only a set for Il Commissario Montalbano, but a co-star with its history, art, architecture and iconic scenery. The transposition of Andrea Camilleri 's novels to the small screen has led to the vivification of that land made…
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Bianca of Navarre, daughter of the King of Navarre Charles III and Eleanor of Castile, is still today a figure shrouded in the strangest legends handed down through the centuries mainly because her life remained in the shadows until 1401…
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There are countless places in Italy that hold ancient legends and hide magical creatures of all kinds, but only in Sardinia are Domus de Janas found. They look like tiny houses carved into the rock and, according to the oldest folk tales…
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It is one of Italy's newest labyrinths: a maze born in Milazzo, on the coast of Sicily, literally in the middle of the sea, you might say, in one of the most beautiful places on the island. The Gulf of Milazzo is enclosed by a strip of…
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Castel di Lucio is a small town of just over 1,000 inhabitants, located 753 meters above sea level, nestled in the woods of the Nebrodi Mountains, a short distance from the northern coast of Sicily. The capital, Messina, is more than two…
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Cagliari, the capital of Sardinia as well as its largest and most populous city, a perfect fusion of millennial history, unforgettable sights, and vibrant culture. A city that surprises with its cultural richness, delicious cuisine, and…
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During the second half of the nineteenth century, literature, following the guidelines of Romantic poetics, persevered in the goal of exploring and spreading truth. Social tensions and clashes, amplified by the lack of satisfaction of the…
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The island of Ortigia constitutes the oldest and most authentic portion of the city of Syracuse, representing an urban core that is small in size but steeped in a deep and complex cultural history. The historical texture of Ortigia unfolds…
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The main city of eastern Sicily, at the center of the island's largest metropolitan area, Catania, dominated by the mass of Mount Etna, is one of the main economic, industrial and cultural centers of southern Italy. A city of ancient…
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In 580 B.C., settlers from Gela and Rhodes founded Akragas, today's Agrigento, on a plateau not far from the sea that lent itself easily to the construction of a city. During the time of the tyrant Theron, between 448 and 473 B.C., the…
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There is a family that between the nineteenth and twentieth centuries made Palermo one of the capitals of the international jet set, a regular destination for crowned heads, captains of industry, renowned artists and architects invited by…
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We have reached the third-to-last leg of our journey to discover animals and fantastic places in Italian museums. For this chapter number eighteen of our itinerary we move to Sicily: here is what we found on the island. The project is led…
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The journey to discover animals and fantastic places in Italian museums reaches its fifteenth stage: let's find out today what creatures are hiding in Sardinia. The project is conducted by Finestre sull'Arte in collaboration with the…
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Selinunte is a piece of ancient Greece in the heart of western Sicily. Selinunte is located in the municipality of Castelvetrano, a small town in the province of Trapani that offers its visitors not only white beaches and crystal-clear…
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The Val di Noto represents one of the ideal destinations for a trip that combines culture, natural beauty, food and wine and much more. In Val di Noto, under the shining sun of Sicily you can literally stroll immersed in the history of a…
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The Aeolian Islands are a wonder of nature that emerges powerfully from the waters of the Mediterranean. The Aeolian Islands-Lipari, Vulcano, Salina, Stromboli, Filicudi, Alicudi, and Panarea-are located northeast of Sicily and are a…
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Western Sicily is one of the most visited places insouthern Italy. Always a crossroads in the country's history, it is known for the wild beauty of its landscape, including dreamy beaches and lush vegetation that looks like something out…
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Exploring the secrets of Modica is a journey inside the history of Sicilian art and culture. Like the towns of the Val di Noto, this town in the province of Ragusa also suffered great damage in the devastating earthquake that struck the…
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One of the main reasons for planning a trip to Sicily is the Baroque wonders scattered throughout the island, particularly in the Val di Noto, which moreover has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2002. The regional capital, Palermo…
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"My sculptures for now are here, in the places where I planted them for them to take root and return to life. One day I don't know, I hope they will return to the Universe that generated them." That was what Pinuccio Sci ola (Giuseppe…
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1. Castelsardo The village's foundation dates back to 1102: its history began with the Dorias, who called it "Castel Genovese." When it was conquered by the Spaniards it changed its name to "Castell'Aragonese" and assumed its present name…
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1. Marzamemi It is a hamlet of the municipality of Pachino, and is still a fishing village devoted mainly to tuna fishing: in fact, here there is one of the most important tuna fisheries (i.e., a structure in which tuna is caught and…
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