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cioccolato di modica

Modica chocolate: let’s enjoy this Sicilian delicacy

Modica chocolate is a culinary treasure of Sicily, known for its unique flavor and ancient artisanal tradition. This delicacy is very different from the chocolates you can find on supermarket shelves; it is a true journey through time, with roots going back to the Aztec era. Are you ready to …

Balamour: Giulia’s project, from Rome to Palermo…love at first sight

Balamour is the project of Giulia Proietti Timperi, from Rome, who after a vacation in Palermo was so fascinated that she decided to leave the Capital and move to this Sicilian city. Today her community on Instagram counts more than 36 thousand followers, a way to get to know the …

trinacria bike wagon

Trinacria Bike Wagon, the 4.0 cart that takes Sicily on the road

Can you imagine something as traditional as the Sicilian cart revisited in a modern and innovative way? The answer is yes, and …

Palazzo Valguarnera-Gangi

Palazzo Valguarnera-Gangi, the Versailles of “The Leopard”

“The Leopard” is a classic. Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa’s masterpiece reached the peak of success thanks to Luchino Visconti’s film starring Alain …

Adventurous places in Sicily: 5 ideas for adrenaline-pumping thrills

Sicily…what a wonderful destination! To be experienced by relaxing, visiting archaeological sites or getting lost in the alleys of the cities. Or, …

Florio

Florios, the Sicilian roar of a family story

Credits: www.repubblica.it The Florios name echoes in the soul of Sicilians. This family has left an indelible imprint on the island and is …

castello di caccamo

The Castle of Caccamo, between history and ghostly legends

Here is a Sicilian fairy tale…with a horror twist! We are in Caccamo, in the province of Palermo, and here, what strikes …

Arab Sicily, a story still alive in the present

Sicily is a mix of cultures, a millennial history composed of multiple nuances. One of the sides of the island, tangible especially …

Epifania

Epiphany in Sicily, curiosities and traditions

Epiphany takes all holidays away! This is a famous saying. It is the last holiday on the calendar after Christmas and New …

curiosità su Enna

5 curiosities about Enna and surroundings

Enna is a place in Sicily that can surprise. It is the only province of Sicily not by the sea, the city …