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...
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,...
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...
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...
Palermo County
Palermo: A Unique City in the World
Inhabited since prehistoric times, Palermo — once known as Panormos ("all-port") — has been shaped by the many cultures that ruled it, leaving behind...
Palermo County
Cefalù: The Incredible Arab-Norman Pearl
Originally founded by the Greeks — its name derived from Kephaloidon (meaning "head") — Cefalù is nestled between the sea and a striking limestone...
Catania County
Riposto: Between Sea and Volcano
Once a vital center for the wine trade in Eastern Sicily, Riposto derives its name from the location where goods were “stored” before being...
Messina County
Messina: The City of the Strait
Originally named Zancle by the Greeks - meaning "sickle," due to the crescent shape of its harbor - Messina has withstood the devastation of...
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
Avola: Home of the “Nero”
Famed for its wine, citrus groves, grains, almonds and olives, Avola was founded in the 11th century under Arab rule and later passed to...
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