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Esoteric Sicily: a journey into the occult charm of symbols, rituals and superstitions

Sicily is one of those places where the line between reality and mystery is never exactly clear. Here, among volcanoes that puff like ancient gods and seas that guard stories of deities and demons, the esoteric is not a peculiarity: it’s almost part of the landscape.Every stone, every alley and …

Francesco Greco

Francesco Greco and the poetry of matter: from construction sites to the art of “Concrete”

Francesco Greco didn’t begin his journey as an artist in the traditional sense. His roots lie in the world of construction: a realm that immediately became his source of inspiration. His father worked in interior finishing, a gifted plasterer with a rare artisanal mastery, combining precision with a refined sense …

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 …

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 …

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 …