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Pistacchio di Bronte

Bronte pistachio: the green gold of Sicily. History, taste and tradition

It’s not just a simple nut: the Bronte pistachio is a small treasure of flavor and identity, capable of telling the story of Sicily through its colors, scents, and volcanic soil. Also known as the “green gold of Etna”, this pistachio is not only one of the island’s most famous …

Sulphur mines of Sicily: history, charm and places to discover

The sulphur mines of Sicily are forgotten places, yet still capable of telling the island’s story. Once the beating heart of the global economy, today they preserve memories of toil and hope: the miners, the carusi, the poetry of Pirandello with Ciàula Discovers the Moon. Visiting sites like Floristella or …

Sebastiano Catania

Sebastiano Catania tells of his Sicily between perfect geometry and creative restlessness

Between myth and scrap, Euclidean lines and every imaginable material, Sebastiano Catania continues to transform his inner unrest into art. Born in …

stranezze di Sicilia

Unusual facts about Sicily: a journey through places, legends and traditions you wouldn’t expect

From the party-dressed mummies of Palermo to the disappearing lake of Gela, passing by the Hundred Horse Chestnut Tree, the salt mines …

Sicilia a cavallo

Sicily on horseback: 5 dream places and itineraries to discover the island in the saddle

Discovering Sicily on horseback is an experience that goes beyond a simple journey: it means tuning into nature, listening to the slow …

Alice Aloi, the young illustrator from Cefalù who turns mythology into art

Born in Cefalù in 2005, Alice Aloi is a young illustrator who has turned a self-taught passion into an increasingly defined artistic …

Sicilian Baroque: 5 must-see stops for a journey through art and wonder

A journey through Sicilian Baroque is an experience that fills your eyes with wonder and your heart with emotions. Among facades carved …

Sicilian street food: 5 flavors to try in the island’s historic markets

When people think of Sicily, their minds immediately drift to turquoise waters, ancient Greek temples, and the warmth of its people. But …

Stefano Piazza

Stefano Piazza: from the streets to the stage, the Sicilian comedy that anticipated the content creators

Stefano Piazza is a comedian from Palermo, known for his show “Piazza Grande”, launched in 2011, where he used to interview some …

fari di Sicilia

Lighthouses in Sicily: five beacons of light for a journey through history and the sea

Solid, silent, poetic: lighthouses are much more than simple navigation tools. In Sicily, they dot the coastlines like solitary sentinels suspended between …