Countryside & Hills
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...
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...
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...
Ragusa County
Ragusa: The City of Baroque and Sicilian Fine Cuisine
Ragusa, and especially its historic district of Ragusa Ibla, is a treasure of Baroque architecture, with stunning monuments at every turn. The Museo Archeologico...
Palermo County
Monreale: The Mosaics of the Cathedral
Perched above Palermo and overlooking the Conca d’Oro, Monreale was once the hunting reserve of the Norman kings. Its cathedral complex is a masterpiece...
Caltanissetta County
Caltanissetta: The Ancient Nissa of the Siculi
Caltanissetta, once the ancient Nissa of the Siculi, has a rich history shaped by Arab, Norman and Aragonese rule. Known as a key sulfur...
Ragusa County
Modica: Baroque & Chocolate
The birthplace of poet Salvatore Quasimodo (1901-1968), Modica is one of the major centers of late Baroque architecture in Sicily. Just 8 kilometers east...
Palermo County
Corleone: Beyond the Mafia
Corleone, with probable Arab origins and repopulated in the 13th century by a Lombard colony before becoming a fief of the Ventimiglia family, is...
Syracuse County
Noto: The Queen of Baroque
Once home to ancient Noto, which was destroyed in the 1693 earthquake, the new town emerged in the early 18th century, 10 km southeast...
Catania County
Militello in Val di Catania: A Little Baroque Treasure
Militello in Val di Catania is a charming baroque jewel with ancient roots. The town flourished in the early 17th century under the influence...
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