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.
Syracuse and the Necropolis of Pantalica
The site “Syracuse and the Necropolis of Pantalica” is one of the most extraordinary cultural and natural complexes in Sicily [...]
Arabic-Norman Palermo and the Cathedrals of Cefalù and Monreale
In 2015 the Arab-Norman Palermo and the Cathedral Churches of Cefalù and Monreale have been designated toghether as a UNESCO [...]
Villa Romana del Casale
What has always amazed visitors to the Villa del Casale, from the earliest excavations in the 19th century to the [...]
The Baroque Cities of the Val di Noto
Since 2002, the Val di Noto has been one of the Italian sites on the UNESCO World Heritage List for [...]
The Valley of the Temples in Agrigento
The rediscovery of Akragas began towards the end of the 18th century, when the first European travellers arrived and ventured [...]
Baroque in Sicily
The last legacy of the Sicilian nobility, the island's Baroque leaves an indelible mark in your memory Sun-kissed stone buildings, light [...]
Liberty Style in Sicily
Find Liberty Style in Sicily! Liberty Style, also known as 'stile floreale' (floral style) in Italy, is the very specific Italian [...]
Greek Theatre of Taormina
The Greek Theatre of Taormina is the most fascinating historical monument in the pearl of the Ionian Sea, a world-famous [...]
