The Moor’s head is a characteristic object of the Sicilian tradition. It is a hand-painted ceramic vase used as an ornament that depicts the face […]
Curiosity
Terme Segestane: mythical “SPA” in western Sicily
Known since ancient times, the Terme Segestane are mythical “SPA”. They are in fact the most important hydrothermal surface manifestation of western Sicily. Terme Segestane […]
The Florio legend: when Sicily competed with northern Italy
In different periods of history Sicily has been the cradle of civilization. And for a time during the second half of the nineteenth century, it […]
The best drug in the world is free: it’s called the sea
If further proof were needed, there are many scientific studies which confirm that the largest free drug is the sea. A BOAT IS THE IDEAL […]
10 words you must know before visiting Sicily
I recently read with appreciation a funny travel related, yet culturally intriguing article on Sicilian language. Here follows my rendition of the article in a […]