Sights in Sicily

Churches in Trapani

Most of the churches that I saw in Sicily had a pretty run-down appearance. This is one of them, although it is now being restored

Castles in Trapani

Colombaia Castle

This castle is located on the island on the same name, opposite the Lazaretto, and 600 metres from the mouth of the harbour. This

Historical Monuments in Trapani

Carcere di Trapani (Old Jail)

This building, located next to the Church of Purgatory, was built in the late sixteenth century and used as a prison between 1655

Palaces in Trapani

Palazzo Malato

Malatto Palace is a large building in the historic centre of Trapani, with frontage on two streets. It was built in the eighteent

Palaces in Trapani

Palazzo Manzo

Manzo Palace stands at the end of the Corso Vittorio Emanuele. It was built in the eighteenth century, in the late baroque style,

Palaces in Trapani

Grand Hotel Palace

The majestic palace that housed the old Grand Hotel Plaza Garibaldi presides in Trapani. It is a lovely building with 4 floors, pa

Cathedrals in Piazza Armerina

Duomo of Armerina Square

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This town has a beautiful cathedral (duomo) which is enjoys a beautiful location where you can find all the interesting things in

Churches in Acireale

San Sebastiano Church

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We had to go to Acirale to learn about the saint San Sebastian. From the beginning we shared some banter with our friends on the "

Churches in Modica

San Nicolo Inferiore church

Well, pehaps it should be rather "what's left of it." XII century but was not discovered until the twentieth! and this within a co

Historical Monuments in Agrigento

Temple of Heracles

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The first temple that you see on the way from the main road, and the oldest in the Valley of the Temples in Agrigento. Although th

Castles in Siracusa

Castello Maniace

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The fortress was initially for the protection of the port of Ortigia. Its name derives from Byzantine commander George Maniace wh

Historical Monuments in Catania

Roman Amphitheater

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Catania is full of wonderful places that will leave you slack-jawed, one of which is located in the heart of the city, in Piazza S

Churches in Castelbuono

Chapel Castle of Castelbuono

The chapel of the Castelbuono Castle can be accessed through a small door. It´s really small inside but very nice and beautiful. B

Churches in Palermo

Chiesa di San Cataldo

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The Church of San Cataldo, with its characteristic three red domes, lies on the Plaza Bellini, next to La Martorana. It was the c

Palaces in Trapani

Palazzo Clavica

Clavica Palace is named after the Clavica family to which it originally belonged, although ownership later transferered to Anniba

Historical Monuments in Trapani

Botteghelle Gate

Botteghelle Gate, also called Putielle or Putielli, is one of the most interesting sights in Trapani. It dates back to the thirte

Historical Monuments in Siracusa

Ortygia Walls

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Along the outer belt of the island of Ortigia (Syracuse) you can see several bastions which once formed the defensive walls, prot

Squares in Taormina

Piazza del Duomo

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The Cathedral in the city of Taormina in Sicily one of the most popular places. It's beautiful, with a baroque fountain complete