Greeks settled in this corner of land, calling it Zancle, which means sickle, due to the shape of its natural harbor. Its current name derives from Messenia, the Greek town of the colonists who later populated it.
Holy Week in Sicily: the religious rituals not to be missed.
As Leonardo Sciascia wrote: “In every town, in Sicily, the Passion of Christ is represented through heartfelt performances. People or [...]
Theatre in Sicily
The magic of silence broken only by the deafening burst of applause. Someone said that on the stage of the [...]
At a donkey’s pace in Sicily: slow trekking through nature, volcanoes, and villages
Trekking in Sicily “at a donkey's pace” is a unique experience: gentle, sustainable, and perfect for the whole family. From [...]
VEGETARIAN FOOD TOUR IN SICILY
We know that life is about choices. One choice that has been very successful in recent times is the one [...]
STREET ART IN MESSINA
We look at the grey suburbs, the abandoned neighbourhoods, and the illegal buildings. We may think that there is no [...]
Archaeological Park of Tindari
Imagine ancient ruins that stand out against the deep blue of the Tyrrhenian Sea, surrounded by mountainous reliefs that reach [...]
Wine in Sicily
Sicilian wine has a long and fascinating history involving ancient trades, cooperation among different people, courage and pleasure. History Ancient archaeological finds [...]
AEOLIAN ISLANDS ARCHAEOLOGICAL PARK
There are ancient and perfectly preserved settlements scattered in some remote corners of the Tyrrhenian Sea. We are talking about [...]
ARCHAEOLOGICAL PARKS BETWEEN CATANIA AND TAORMINA
Not all the archaeological parks are surrounded by unspoilt nature and set kilometres away from the city centres. Some cities [...]
