Markets have been the life of Palermo for centuries, says ethno-anthropologist Orietta Sorgi, who works for the government on the preservation of Sicily’s heritage. The first mentions of Ballarò, she ...

The remarkable ancient city of Gela lies on the southern coast of Sicily. Both an agricultural and industrial town, it bears witness to the island’s deep past. Founded around 689 BC on Sicilian ...

Cefalu is on its own rhythm. At 7 p.m., its cobbled streets are packed with three types of bodies: those returning from the ...

The Sicilian city of Catania is in some ways an acquired taste, but any effort will be fully rewarded. Arriving visitors make their way in through unappealing backstreets lined by sorry sights such as ...

Two weeks ago I joined a group of U.S. retailers in Sicily for a tour of the ceramic artists and factories of Caltagirone, Italy‘s “City of Ceramics,” where tin-glazed maiolica and terra cotta ...

Pietre Nere Resort & Spa is a luxurious hotel on the outskirts of Modica, and nearby beach Cava di Ispica can be reached by ...

There's plenty to see on an Italian vacation, but don't forget to stop and relax and treat yourself to some top-tier ...

The city of the future could help you find parking, detect potholes and keep you healthier. Sicily's showing the world it can be done on a shoestring budget. Ian Sherr Contributor and Former Editor at ...

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Shoulder season proves the perfect time for Douglas Blyde to discover Sicily’s distinctive food and wine scene, as well as it’s world-class hotels ...

The Sicilian city of Catania is in some ways an acquired taste, but any effort will be fully rewarded. Arriving visitors make their way in through unappealing backstreets lined by sorry sights such as ...