The most famous of all the Aeolian Island’s, Stromboli is known for its volcanic activity, rugged coastline and beautiful scenery. A hike up to Stromboli’s volcanic crater is a unique expe...
Located between the city and the Valley of the Temples, in the center of the Hellenistic-Roman quarter, the Archeological Museum holds a fascinating collection of numerous findings from Agrigento and ...
A mixture of medieval and modern, Agrigento’s centre is a labyrinth of alleyways and courtyards with a treasure trove of churches and historical buildings. Entry into the medieval city is via Al...
On the south side of the old city is the Valley of the Temples, a large sacred area where seven monumental Greek temples in the Doric style were constructed during the 6th and 5th centuries BCE. As we...
The majestic Duomo of Cefalu was built in 1131, in a Sicilian Romanesque style. With a well preserved exterior it is largely decorated with pointed arches and windows with a huge four storey tower on ...
Located behind the town, is Cefalu’s rocky peninsula, ‘La Rocca’. Here you will find the remains of an ancient structure called the Temple of Diana, dating from the 9th century BC. A...
Fed by freshwater springs the Lavatoio is a medieval wash house, used up to a few decades ago by women who wanted to wash in its cool running water. Descending down a flight of stairs at its entrance,...
The archaeological site of Morgantina consists of a two-kilometre long ridge, known as ‘Serra Orlando’, and a neighbouring hill called ‘Cittadella’. Inhabited from around 1000 ...
The city of Piazza Armerina, located about 35 kms from Enna, is dominated by a Baroque style cathedral which, being in the centre of the city and at its highest point, can be seen for miles around. As...
Pepoli Castle, with foundations dating from Saracen times, was at first a feudal stronghold. Built by the Normans in the 11th century, it has had numerous additions, including three magnificent watch-...
