Palermo, the capital of Sicily, is a city with unique charm, a crossroads of civilizations and cultures that over the centuries have left an extraordinary artistic and monumental heritage. The historic center, one of the largest in Europe, is home to Arab-Norman palaces, Baroque churches, historic markets, and UNESCO sites such as the Norman Palace and the Palatine Chapel.
Overlooking the Mediterranean and surrounded by natural landscapes, Palermo offers cultural, food and wine, and seaside experiences, combining tradition and contemporary liveliness. It is an ideal destination for authentic, dynamic, and seasonally adjusted tourism, capable of revealing the deepest soul of Sicily.
Castelbuono
A small medieval village nestled in the Madonie Park with a delightful historic centre that captivates from the first moment. Strolling [...]
Caponata (Sicilian saucy aubergine salad)
From the Spanish "caponada", the word "caponata" derives from "capone", the name given in some parts of Sicily to the [...]
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 [...]
Writers’ itinerary
Sicilian literature is never provincial, even in the case of the so-called minor writers, especially since they had real European [...]
Sicily by bike
Cycling through Sicily is a wonderful adventure. The island deserves to be visited slowly. You will be spoilt for choice as [...]
Gluten-free Sicily
Sicilian cuisine is rich in “naturally” gluten-free dishes, such as fish and seafood. The Associazione Italiana Celiachia, the Italian Coeliac Society, [...]
Shopping and Crafts
It's easy to find old artisan workshops in Sicily, the custodians of traditions handed down from generation to generation: for [...]
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 [...]
