Di Casa in Sicilia - Blog
A timeless journey through history, art, culture, traditions and events to discover an extraordinary land: Sicily.
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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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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A Journey in Sicily: Goethe’s Grand To…
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe fell in love with Sicily. This is his itinerary that promises to reveal Sicily in all its fascinating complexity.
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