Amidst markets, ancient rituals, snow-capped peaks and fragrant citrus fruits, winter in Sicily surprises with its special light and an authentic atmosphere, rich in history and hospitality.
Teatro Massimo Vincenzo Bellini in Catania
The Teatro Massimo “Vincenzo Bellini” in Catania was opened the 31st of May 1890, with the representation of “Norma”, masterpiece [...]
Teatro Massimo Palermo
Situated along one of the city's two main axes, the Teatro Massimo is a hinge between the old city and [...]
Fried battered cardoons (I carduna ca pastetta)
Presenting the thistle, the Sicilian peasant's traditional poor fare that still enriches the traditional Christmas dinner and the Tavolate di [...]
The Sicilian Prickly Pear
The history of opuntia ficus indica, the botanical name for the prickly pear, goes back to the fifteenth century, when [...]
Militello Val di Catania
"Sicily is a country of oranges, whose springtime air is perfumed. Yet what makes it a special place in the [...]
Former Florio Tuna Fishery of Favignana and Formica
The Former Florio Tuna Fishery of Favignana and Formica The Former Florio Tuna Fishery of Favignana and Formica is an [...]
Martorana fruit
This fine almond paste with bright colours is an expression of great gastronomic creativity that perfectly imitates fruit and vegetables. [...]
Santa Maria La Scala
A fishing village clinging to the black lava cliff – the perfect backdrop to the typical colourful boats – Santa [...]
