
The great fresco was originally in the courtyard of Palazzo Sclafani. Palazzo Sclafani was built in 1330 to excel the luxurious splendour of the mansion of Manfredi Chiaromonte... more »
The Piazza Duomo is the heart of Catania with the cathedral dedicated to Santa Agata dominating the space. In the center is the Fontana dell'Elefante surmounted by a carved lava... more »
The ancients called the little volcanic island off the coast of Palermo Ustica (fromUstum = burned). However for the Greeks the name was Osteodes = "ossuary or bone island" from... more »
Maria's pastry shop has many varieties of marzipan fruits, such an amazing selection - especially the prickly pears. This is a beautiful little town with lots of pastry shops! more »
The Massimo Theater designed by Basile opened its doors to the public on the evening of May 16 1897. The large volume of trade and industry meant that Palermo had developed... more »