Art in Sicily is a fascinating journey through cultures, eras, and styles that have left an indelible mark on the island. From Greek temples to Norman cathedrals, Byzantine mosaics to Baroque architecture, and contemporary expressions, Sicily is an open-air museum where every stone tells a story.
In cities of art such as Palermo, Catania, Siracusa, Ragusa and Trapani, Greek, Roman, Arab, Norman, and Spanish influences coexist, creating a heritage that is unique in the world. Galleries, museums, monumental churches, historic theaters, and archaeological sites offer a rich itinerary for those who love to discover beauty in all its forms.
Alongside the masterpieces of the past, the island is home to a vibrant contemporary creative scene: street art, design, installations, cultural festivals, and spaces dedicated to young artists make Sicily a place where tradition dialogues with innovation.
A journey through Sicilian art is an experience that excites, surprises, and reveals the deep soul of the island.
Selinunte
It owes its name to celery, a vegetable that grows abundantly in the ancient city and whose leaves surmount a [...]
Segesta
Sites of extraordinary archeological interest and caves which seems to represent a “factory” of temples: this is Segesta, which holds [...]
San Domenico in Castelvetrano, the Sicilian Sistine Chapel
It's not a question of rewriting art history but paying proper tribute to an artistic prodigy that deserves the (deliberately [...]
Archaeological parks in Sicily
The Archaeological Park is a magical place where the interweaving of culture and environment is presented in its most fascinating [...]
Ancient Theatre of Catania
Everything's waiting to be discovered in Catania, a place that is at once exciting and contradictory, with its bold baroque [...]
Naro
Naro is a small, striking mediaeval and baroque jewel in the province of Agrigento, not far from the Valle dei [...]
Sicily, between history and culture
Let's discover Sicily's unique and evocative locations following the tracks of this Historical and Cultural Itinerary. This guide will give [...]
Cefalà Diana thermal baths
The archaeological remains of Cefalà Diana constitute rare evidence of thermal baths dating back to the period of Arab domination [...]
The Palatine Chapel
The Palatine Chapel is a site that alone makes a visit to Palermo worthwhile. Begun in 1130, the year of [...]
