The cathedral, which at first glance looks more like a fortified Arabian palace than a Christian place of worship, is set back from Corso Vittorio
Monte Pellegrino, whose rocky outline overlooks Palermo, has played an important part in the city’s history. Signs of human habitation going back to the Stone
Ancient sites are an exceptional feature of Sicily forming a direct link to the people who once inhabited the island. Some of them, located in
Hidden away in Palermo’s Vucciria market is a curious statue of the city’s mythical founder, the Genius of Palermo. Created by Pietro de Bonitate in
In 2020 Agrigento has an unusual celebration – its 2600th anniversary. Founded in 580 BC by men from nearby Gela, the city grew on the
An intriguing monument from the Norman era has re-opened to the public in Palermo. Situated to the south of the city, on the approach to
This is an important book which, through the life and works of Leonardo Sciascia, shines a spotlight onto the dark heart of Italy. As Saviano noted, “Italy is a country
By the eighteenth century, Britain was well established as an international trading nation. Goods arrived in London from all over the world, while in the far-flung colonies British entrepreneurs developed
©2025 Jeremy Dummett. All rights reserved | Privacy Policy
This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. See our Privacy Policy.