Some treasures do not need to be touched to perceive their rarity. However, in this triangular and evocative region, you will constantly come across the signs left by history, the passage of man and his creativity.
Get ready to discover how Sicily can amaze you. Sicily will surprise you when you least expect it. As you stroll along the streets, you will come across the works of contemporary street art: it is intense, immediate and universal. Looking out, over the infinity of the Sicilian hinterland, from the Andromeda Theatre, you will see a mystical and ancestral place. You will feel like floating in sidereal space. You have the chance to visit artisan’s workshops, guardians of traditions handed down from father to son.
Some customs are very ancient, such as the working of obsidian or the unique and precious Mediterranean coral. These traditions keep alive arts and knowledge of inestimable value, they are World Heritage Site. This heritage also includes the Sicilian puppets, protagonists of the Opera dei Pupi. Or the art of dry stone walls that embellish landscapes with their ancient beauty.
And what about archaeological sites? Of Sicily’s 7 UNESCO sites, some are among the most beautiful archaeological sites of all time. Examples, Pantalica, the Valley of the Temples and the magnificent Theatre of Taormina. They all bear witness to a glorious past in bright colours just waiting to be discovered. In Sicily, you will find countless places of culture, beautiful theatres and museums, artistic routes and endless opportunities to breathe in art en plein air. You will cherish this journey in the depths of your heart, along with your most precious memories.
Sicilian majolica tiles, colors and patterns of the Mediterranean
Vibrant, bright, and rich in ornamental motifs, Sicilian majolica tiles are one of the most recognizable expressions of Mediterranean ceramic [...]
The coral jewelry of Sciacca, treasures of the Sicilian sea
Precious, luminous, and deeply connected to the sea, Sciacca's coral jewelry represents one of the oldest forms of Sicilian craftsmanship. [...]
Decorated Sicilian coffees, textile tradition, and island identity
Colorful, durable, and deeply symbolic, Sicilian coffe bags are among the most representative objects of the island's artisan tradition. Originally [...]
Utveggio castle
Perched like a coral sentinel on the promontory of Monte Pellegrino, Utveggio castle has finally reopened its doors, returning one [...]
Palazzo Butera
Overlooking the sea of Palermo, between the Mura delle Cattive and the Kalsa district, Palazzo Butera stands as an architectural [...]
Catania: The Revealed Secrets of Baroque and Faith
Catania also tells its story in silence, through an intimate and evocative itinerary that weaves together art, faith, and history [...]
Cava d’Ispica
Cava d'Ispica is one of the most extraordinary natural and archaeological sites in southeastern Sicily. It extends for about 13 [...]
Underground Sicily: a journey through hidden cities
Beneath Sicily's most famous cities and destinations lies another dimension, one of silence, depth, and ancient memories. A world carved out [...]
The lucky pine cone
Among the most recognizable symbols of Sicilian tradition, the lucky pine cone occupies a special place. Found on balconies, in [...]
