Enna County
Enna: “The Navel of the World”
In the heart of Sicily, perched at 948 meters above sea level, Enna is the highest provincial capital in Italy. With ancient origins and...
Catania County
Acireale: The City of 40 Churches
Founded in 1326, Acireale is celebrated for its splendid Baroque architecture, including its Cathedral (1597-1618), the basilicas of Saints Peter and Paul and Saint...
Islands
Ustica: A Diver’s Paradise
Inhabited for over 5000 years, Ustica was called Osteodes by the ancient Greeks - meaning "ossuary" - a grim reminder of the 6000 mercenaries...
Palermo County
Piana degli Albanesi: Sicilian Village and Albanian Heritage
Founded in 1488 as Hora (the town) by Albanian refugees, Piana degli Albanesi is home to three beautiful churches (Santa Maria Odigitria, San Giorgio...
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,...
Catania County
Randazzo: 15 km from Etna’s crater
Founded by the Byzantines, Randazzo became a cultural crossroads for Greek, Latin and Lombard communities, who built the town’s iconic churches of Santa Maria,...
Agrigento County
Racalmuto: The Hometown of Leonardo Sciascia
Perched on a hillside at 445 meters above sea level, Racalmuto likely dates back to Arab rule. After being nearly abandoned due to the...
Messina County
Patti: At the Foot of the Nebrodi Mountains
On the slopes of the Nebrodi Mountains, Patti is known for its cathedral, which houses the Renaissance sarcophagus of Queen Adelasia and a valuable...
Trapani County
Trapani: The City of Mysteries
Known as Drepano by the Sicani and Elymi, Trapani flourished during the Arab, Norman, and Aragonese periods. Its charming historic center is a delight...
Trapani County
Erice: The Hilltop Town with Views of the Egadi Islands
Perched at an elevation of 751 meters atop Mount Erice, this ancient town boasts a rich history dating back to Phoenician and Greek times....
Catania County
Catania: The Athens of Sicily
Founded in 729 BC by Greek settlers, Catania is a city steeped in history. It boasts impressive Roman ruins and the iconic Castello Ursino...
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...
