Sicily is a mosaic of civilizations, and its cultural sites are the key to understanding its soul. Perfectly preserved Greek temples, ancient theaters overlooking the sea, museums rich in millennial treasures, noble palaces, historic libraries, and UNESCO sites: the island offers one of the most fascinating cultural heritages in the Mediterranean.
From the Valley of the Temples in Agrigento to the Greek Theater in Taormina, from the Arab-Norman palaces in Palermo to the Baroque treasures of Ragusa and Noto, each place tells a story of encounters, dominations, and artistic influences that have made Sicily unique.
Alongside the major attractions, the island also boasts villages rich in tradition, museums, ancient mines, lesser-known archaeological parks, abbeys, monasteries, and contemporary exhibition spaces that allow visitors to experience culture in an authentic and surprising way.
Whether you are a history buff, an art lover, or a curious traveler, Sicily’s cultural sites will take you on an exciting journey through millennia of creativity and beauty.
Sicily: a timeless cultural heritage waiting to be discovered.
Salemi
Salemi, perched on a hill in the Belice Valley amidst the changing green of vineyards and olive groves, clusters around [...]
Walking in the Ragusa area
Exploring the area around Ragusa, the Provincial capital, the words of the writer Gesualdo Bufalino come to mind when he [...]
Gibellina Open Air Museum of Contemporary Art
Once upon a time there was Gibellina, a small village on a small hill full of life, both peasants and [...]
The villages of Sicily, among the most beautiful in Italy
Sicily's villages, the most beautiful in Italy, reveal the face of a Sicily that is less well-known and perhaps for [...]
Castelvetrano
Castelvetrano, near Trapani, epitomises history, beauty and culture. To fully appreciate the unique character of this town, let's explore its historic [...]
Mazara del Vallo
Mazara del Vallo, in the province of Trapani, succeeds in summing up the character and history of an entire island: [...]
Tour of Western Sicily
If you want to spend a holiday full of art, history and culture, Sicily is the ideal destination. Explore the [...]
Modern and Contemporary Art in Sicily
Modern and contemporary art? Seductive and powerful but sometimes elusive. Is the Old World, the home of classical and religious [...]
Erice
Splendour and charm, traditions and stories of the past, beauty and wonder: you breathe all this in as you walk [...]
