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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 Palermo in 1949 and now based in Cefalù, after a lifetime devoted to teaching and experimenting with metal, stone, wood and iron, the Sicilian sculptor never stops questioning …

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 of Realmonte and the feluccas chasing swordfish in the Strait of Messina: a curious journey through whimsical nature, age-old legends and quirky traditions that make the island unique. …

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 …

Centuripe

Centuripe, the Sicilian village shaped like a man, watching over Mount Etna and defying time

Centuripe is much more than just a Sicilian village: it is a journey through time, a dive into history, breathtaking landscapes, and …

Pietro Montante

Pietro Montante: art as language, life as constant exploration

Pietro Montante, an artistic soul in constant motion, was born in San Cataldo, but it is the world that has shaped his …