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Marsala, the city famous for the “Landing of the Thousand” and for fine wine
Marsala is the most populated town in the province of Trapani. Known for the historic landing of the Thousand led by Giuseppe Garibaldi, this city is also renowned worldwide for the production of its namesake wine. A city with a great historical heritage, Marsala has a rich and varied natural landscape unique in the world. If you would like to visit this incredible…
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Breakfast in Sicily: lots of sweet and savory ideas
There is good food in Sicily, anywhere and at any time of the day. From breakfast to after-dinner, you can enjoy many different dishes on the Island, sure to satisfy even the most demanding palates. Breakfast is a ritual in Sicily: here are all the delicacies you can enjoy during your stay on the Island for…
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Greek-Roman Sicily: between art and history
Sicily, with all its years of dominations and conquests by different populations and cultures, offers a unique historical heritage. Trying to summarize all of Sicily’s archaeological and cultural past is an impossible task indeed. Greeks, Romans, Arabs, Normans: many were the different cultures that landed on the island and left an indelible…
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The four WWF oases in Sicily
Sicily has a unique natural and landscape heritage. This immense environmental wealth must be protected and preserved from possible damage and neglect that could alter its beauty and the great biodiversity it encompasses. Precisely for this reason, the WWF has decided to establish four oases in Sicily, as well as recreating a solid network…
A stroll in Catania: what to see in the Etnean city
On the slopes of the majestic Mount Etna rises the beautiful Catania, the second largest city in Sicily. Pearl of Val di Noto, Catania was recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2002. Sitting in the eastern half of the island, Catania is a gem worth visiting and exploring: here is…
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A menu based on saffron, the red gold of Sicily
Saffron is also known as the red gold of Sicily. A fragrant spice with many benefits, saffron is very expensive because, among other things, of the lengthy process of cultivation and processing. Appreciated by many, this spice enriches countless recipes, giving them a pleasing yellow color, as well as a unique aroma…
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Journey through the most beautiful caves of Sicily
Sicily is a spectacular land and has countless enchanting landscapes that definitely deserve to be visited. Among these, there are many fascinating natural caves, with their mysterious atmosphere, ideal for adventurous people looking to explore uncontaminated nature. It is impossible to make a complete list of all the caves on the island, so here are…
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Almonds in Sicilian pastries
Almonds are a typical ingredient of Sicilian cuisine and are used in the making of many delicious dishes. Sicily is one of the major national producers of almonds and their quality is superlative. From first courses such as pesto alla trapanese, to desserts, the fruit of the almond tree is one of the main protagonists…
Life and works of Antonello da Messina, famous Sicilian painter
Besides an incredible variety of natural beauties and landscapes, Sicily can also boast an extraordinary cultural and artistic heritage. Numerous are the literates, painters, sculptors, directors who have represented the splendors of the island, making known the immense beauty of this land to the whole world. Among the various artists of the Sicilian culture, we…
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What to see in Agrigento, the wonderful City of Temples
Agrigento is an ancient city founded around 580 BC by some settlers from the Greek islands of Crete and Rhodes. The settlers had baptized this city with the name of Akragas. The territory of Agrigento was inhabited by indigenous populations even before the arrival of the Greeks. The name Agrigentum was given by the Romans…
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Five traditional Sicilian eggplant recipes
One of the most beloved and popular products in Sicily is definitely the eggplant; the dishes made of this vegetable are countless. Eggplants can be used to prepare tasty appetizers, first courses, side dishes, second courses and even… desserts! Thinking of listing all the recipes based on the famous purple vegetable would be impossible: so…
Sicily in the cinematographic works of Giuseppe Tornatore.
Sicily, with its wonderful landscapes and its vast cultural richness, has been the inspiration of many directors and screenwriters. Giuseppe Tornatore is one of them, and in his movies he has often portrayed his beloved land, full of wonders and contradictions. Giuseppe Tornatore is a director and screenwriter very well known and appreciated abroad. Born…
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