Easter in Sicily is deeply felt by the population . During the Holy Week every city or town has its own rituals and traditions that recall the sacrifice of Christ and his Resurrection. Usually, the celebrations begin with Palm Sunday…
One day in Syracuse between the Archaeological Park and the Archaeological Museum Paolo Orsi
Syracuse is one of the oldest cities in Italy. It was founded in 734 BC by Archia, an exile from Corinth. Probably the name derives from the Sicilian Siraka, literally plenty of water, for the presence of many waterways. As…
Sicilian landscapes
St. Paul’s Feast in Palazzolo Acreide
In Palazzolo Acreide, in the province of Siracusa, this weekend is patronal feast. Since 1600 in fact, this village celebrates St. Paul, considered by the farming community healer of snake, scorpion and tarantula bites, but also a propitiator of good harvest. The…
A Nivarata
A Nivarata is the festival of the Sicilian Slush in Acireale. The name of the event in one word encompasses the history and origins of the traditional process of the Sicilian Slush, which has its roots in the Arab domination.…