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Ortigia: an open-air Baroque masterpiece


Crossing the Umbertino Bridge, which connects Syracuse to the island of Ortigia, feels like stepping into a world suspended in time. The traffic and pace of modern life fall away, while the ancient heart of the city welcomes visitors with its theatrical atmosphere, rich Baroque architecture, and breathtaking sea views. Though just one square kilometre […]

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Arancino and arancina. A journey through Sic…

While travelling through Sicily, you might catch the unmistakable scent of something frying in the distance. Let your nose guide you, you could be near…

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The Tragedies at the Greek theatre of Syracu…

As the sun sets over the sea and ancient silence fills in the cavea, the chorus and actors take the stage. This is the scene…

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A journey through the filming locations of t…

From Palermo to Catania, the locations of Il Gattopardo bring to life late 19th-century Sicily and the story of an aristocracy in decline. The grand…

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Contemporary Art in Sicily: Fiumara d’…

Right on the banks of the Tusa River, which is now dried up, you’ll find one of Europe’s largest contemporary art parks. Fiumara d’Arte. It…

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