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The Labyrinth of Donnafugata, a maze among the legends of Sicily

Bianca of Navarre, daughter of the King of Navarre Charles III and Eleanor of Castile, is still today a figure shrouded in the strangest legends handed down through the centuries mainly because her life remained in the shadows until 1401, the year in...
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A very ancient labyrinth -- nuragic. The labyrinth of the Domus de Janas of Luzzanas.

There are countless places in Italy that hold ancient legends and hide magical creatures of all kinds, but only in Sardinia are Domus de Janas found. They look like tiny houses carved into the rock and, according to the oldest folk tales, they are sa...
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The Enchanted Garden of Gigliopoli, a labyrinth on the sea of Sicily

It is one of Italy's newest labyrinths: a maze born in Milazzo, on the coast of Sicily, literally in the middle of the sea, you might say, in one of the most beautiful places on the island. The Gulf of Milazzo is enclosed by a strip of land that, str...
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Ariadne's Labyrinth, a journey to the origins of life in the heart of the Nebrodi Mountains in Sicily

Castel di Lucio is a small town of just over 1,000 inhabitants, located 753 meters above sea level, nestled in the woods of the Nebrodi Mountains, a short distance from the northern coast of Sicily. The capital, Messina, is more than two hours' driv...
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Cagliari, what to see: 10 must-see places in the city

Cagliari, the capital of Sardinia as well as its largest and most populous city, a perfect fusion of millennial history, unforgettable sights, and vibrant culture. A city that surprises with its cultural richness, delicious cuisine, and unique hospit...
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The Places of Giovanni Verga in and around Catania: which ones to see

During the second half of the nineteenth century, literature, following the guidelines of Romantic poetics, persevered in the goal of exploring and spreading truth. Social tensions and clashes, amplified by the lack of satisfaction of the most basic ...
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Ortigia, what to see: 10 places in the heart of Syracuse

The island of Ortigia constitutes the oldest and most authentic portion of the city of Syracuse, representing an urban core that is small in size but steeped in a deep and complex cultural history. The historical texture of Ortigia unfolds in an intr...
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Catania, what to see: 10 must-see stops

The main city of eastern Sicily, at the center of the island's largest metropolitan area, Catania, dominated by the mass of Mount Etna, is one of the main economic, industrial and cultural centers of southern Italy. A city of ancient origins, founded...
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Agrigento, what to see: the 10 places not to miss

In 580 B.C., settlers from Gela and Rhodes founded Akragas, today's Agrigento, on a plateau not far from the sea that lent itself easily to the construction of a city. During the time of the tyrant Theron, between 448 and 473 B.C., the city witnessed...
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Sicily of the Florios: what to see, 8 stops

There is a family that between the nineteenth and twentieth centuries made Palermo one of the capitals of the international jet set, a regular destination for crowned heads, captains of industry, renowned artists and architects invited by what was on...
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Animals and fantastic places in Italy's museums: Sicily

We have reached the third-to-last leg of our journey to discover animals and fantastic places in Italian museums. For this chapter number eighteen of our itinerary we move to Sicily: here is what we found on the island. The project is led by Finestre...
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Animals and fantastic places in Italy's museums: Sardinia

The journey to discover animals and fantastic places in Italian museums reaches its fifteenth stage: let's find out today what creatures are hiding in Sardinia. The project is conducted by Finestre sull'Arte in collaboration with the Ministry of Cult...
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Selinunte, what to see: 11 stops at the archaeological site

Selinunte is a piece of ancient Greece in the heart of western Sicily. Selinunte is located in the municipality of Castelvetrano, a small town in the province of Trapani that offers its visitors not only white beaches and crystal-clear waters, but al...
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Val di Noto, what to see: 10 places not to be missed

The Val di Noto represents one of the ideal destinations for a trip that combines culture, natural beauty, food and wine and much more. In Val di Noto, under the shining sun of Sicily you can literally stroll immersed in the history of a land that fo...
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What to see in the Aeolian Islands. 10 must-see stops

The Aeolian Islands are a wonder of nature that emerges powerfully from the waters of the Mediterranean. The Aeolian Islands-Lipari, Vulcano, Salina, Stromboli, Filicudi, Alicudi, and Panarea-are located northeast of Sicily and are a unique spectacle...
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Western Sicily, what to see: 10 towns and villages not to be missed

Western Sicily is one of the most visited places insouthern Italy. Always a crossroads in the country's history, it is known for the wild beauty of its landscape, including dreamy beaches and lush vegetation that looks like something out of an impres...
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Modica, what to see: 10 places in the baroque city

Exploring the secrets of Modica is a journey inside the history of Sicilian art and culture. Like the towns of the Val di Noto, this town in the province of Ragusa also suffered great damage in the devastating earthquake that struck the entire region...
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The spectacle of Baroque in Palermo: five churches to see in two days in the city

One of the main reasons for planning a trip to Sicily is the Baroque wonders scattered throughout the island, particularly in the Val di Noto, which moreover has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2002. The regional capital, Palermo, can als...
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Pinuccio Sciola's Giardino Sonoro in Sardinia, the park where sculptures play

"My sculptures for now are here, in the places where I planted them for them to take root and return to life. One day I don't know, I hope they will return to the Universe that generated them." That was what Pinuccio Sci ola (Giuseppe Sciola; San...
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Ten villages to visit in Sardinia

1. Castelsardo The village's foundation dates back to 1102: its history began with the Dorias, who called it "Castel Genovese." When it was conquered by the Spaniards it changed its name to "Castell'Aragonese" and assumed its present name in 1...
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Ten villages to visit in Sicily

1. Marzamemi It is a hamlet of the municipality of Pachino, and is still a fishing village devoted mainly to tuna fishing: in fact, here there is one of the most important tuna fisheries (i.e., a structure in which tuna is caught and slaughtered) ...
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