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
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 Age have been found here
Castelbuono, a small town 20 kilometres inland from Cefalù, is one of Sicily’s forgotten treasures. Developed around a medieval castle and located in a quiet, rural setting, the town contains
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