Sicily Culture and History

• Castello di Donnafugata

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  Castello di Donnafugata nestled in the province of Ragusa has become famous mostly for hosting movies such as Il Gattopardo, I Vicere and also Commissario Montalbano.It is surrounded by beautiful park Read more about Castello di Donnafugata

  

• Valley of the Temples (Valle dei Templi)

  A UNESCO world heritage site since 1998, the Valley of the Temples in Agrigento is one of the most important archeological sites in the world and an absolute must when visiting Sicily. Read more about Valley of the Temples (Valle dei Templi)

  

• Opera dei Pupi di Vincenzo Argento e figli

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  Opera dei Pupi di Vincenzo Argento e figli is a lovely, family run Puppet theatre in Palermo.All family members share one thing:huge love and passion for the handcrafted traditional Sicilian puppets. Read more about Opera dei Pupi di Vincenzo Argento e figli

  

• Palazzo dei Normanni and Cappella Palatina ( Palat

  The golden Palatine Chapel is the jewel of Palermo. It is utterly beautiful and overwhelming with its intimate interior,glistening mosaic and huge mosaic of Christ Pantocrator with his staring gaze Read more about Palazzo dei Normanni and Cappella Palatina ( Palat

  

• Teatro Greco ( Greek theatre)

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  The ruins of Teatro Greco in Taormina are excellently preserved ancient monument carved out of a hillside. During summer concerts, festival and other stage performances are hold there. Read more about Teatro Greco ( Greek theatre)

  

• Teatro Ditirammu

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  When Palermo gets dark, the little Teatro Ditirammu comes alive with colourful lights and live performances. Take one of the 52 seats and enjoy the traditional Sicilian folk or other live music shows. Read more about Teatro Ditirammu

  

• Orecchio di Dionisio ( Dionysius Ear)

  Orecchio di Dionisio ( Dionysius Ear) raises proudly from the ground only few meters away off the incredibly beautiful Greek Theatre of Siracusa.Try to whisper in one part and it'll be heard elsewhere Read more about Orecchio di Dionisio ( Dionysius Ear)

  

• Palazzo Riso

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  Contemporary art gallery overlooking Piazza Bologna in the historic center of Palermo, built in the late eighteenth century offering great exhibitions, lovely gift and bookshop and contemporary caffe Read more about Palazzo Riso

  

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