Sicilian Wonders
The new Butterflies House of Modica
Your villas in Sicily near the new Butterflies House set in Modica, in the eastern part of Sicily. The Butterflies House is a magical place where people will be able to walk and see up close some of the most eye-catching butterflies in the world, focusing on their cycle of life.
52nd edition of classical plays in S...
Every year the Greek Theatre of Siracusa comes back to life with new installments of classical plays. The tragedies are played in a breathtaking setting, the original Greek amphitheatre of Siracusa, turning into an unforgettable experience for the audience. Lovers of culture and art will enjoy the magic that surrounds the stone theater and the unique emotion you feel as a spectator. This year’s...
The street hearth of Sicily: how str...
The concept of “art” in Sicily has always been bound to its ancient traditions, to historic buildings, to the architectural masterpieces of the Baroque period, and to early XX century’s Art Nouveau. In the past few years though another kind of art has been transforming the major cities of the region: the street art, as unconventional and misfit as...
Discover the hidden treasures of Pal...
With this 2015 edition Streets of Treasures (“Le Vie dei Tesori”) has come to its 9th year: the festival aims to allow tourists and locals to discover some of the most beautiful and yet hidden attractions of Palermo, historic buildings, museums and art exhibitions, normally closed to the public. The festival will kick off on October 2, while the closing event will...
The legend of the Arethuse fountain ...
Sicily is a land of myths and legends, a place where often truth and mystery come together and nothing is as it seems. Today we want to tell you a story about the city of Syracuse and one of its fountains, precisely the Arethuse, on the island of Ortigia. This fountain has always been an inspiration for artists and poets, for instance...
Palermo, Cefalú and Monreale become...
We are really proud to announce that Arab-Norman Palermo and the Cathedral Churches of Cefalú and Monreale have been included in the World Heritage List. The UNESCO program chooses and catalogues as common heritage of humanity the most important sites in the world, known for beauty, culture and nature. We have never had any doubts about the strong potentiality of our...
The best beaches of Sicily: Sampieri
There are so many beautiful beaches and nice spots in Sicily that hardly any Sicilian has seen them all. Some of them are well known to the general public, some are mostly populated by locals, and some others are often literally deserted. This is why we want to give you a few suggestions on beches off the beaten path that you can’t...
The saltpans of Marsala among the Mo...
For the upcoming EXPO 2015 that will be held in Milan from May to October, FAI (the Italian National Trust for Places of Historic Interest or Natural Beauty) started a project on social media named Most beloved Italian places. The blog collects all the spots that Italians and tourists like the most, a ranking that has been certified by FAI’s 2014 report....
Marsala is the new Pantone Color of ...
An unmistakable deep shade of red, that recalls a unique scent, drew the attention of Pantone’s committee: we’re talking about the Marsala (Pantone 18-1438) that has been announced as Pantone Color of the Year for 2015. This deep terracotta red is the color of one of the most famous fortified wines of the world, and it owes its name to it: the Marsala,...