The Greek Heritage
Trapani County
Mazara del Vallo: Home of the Dancing Satyr
Mazara del Vallo, an ancient Phoenician settlement at the mouth of the Màzaro River, reached its peak splendor under Arab and Norman rule. Today,...
Syracuse County
Syracuse: 3000 Years of History, Art and Culture
Founded in 734 BC by Corinthian settlers, Syracuse is one of the most important archaeological centers of ancient Greek civilization and one of Italy's...
Agrigento County
Agrigento: The City of the Valley of the Temples
Founded in 581 BC, Agrigento is a city of contrasts, blending ancient and modern worlds. The old city, once the Greek Akragas — described...
Messina County
Taormina: The Marvelous
World-renowned for its stunning monuments and breathtaking panoramic views, Taormina, originally known as Tauromenion, was founded in the IV century BC and later inhabited...
Syracuse County
Megara Hyblaea: Siceliot Archaeology
According to ancient sources, Megara Hyblaea, along with Naxos, was one of the earliest Siceliot cities. Founded around 729 B.C. by Greek settlers from...
Agrigento County
Eraclea Minoa: A Marvel of History and Nature
Settled along the coast between Agrigento and Sciacca, at the beginning of Capo Bianco, Eraclea Minoa stands as one of the world's most incredible...
Syracuse County
Palazzolo Acreide: From The Greeks to Baroque Splendor
Palazzolo Acreide stands on the site of the Greek Akrai, founded in 664 B.C. by the Syracusans and destroyed by the Arabs. Rebuilt after...
