The Valley of the Temples in Sicily’s Province of Agrigento is a stunning archaeological site adorned with ancient Greek temples. This renowned archaeological area has seen numerous excavations take place over the years as new areas have been uncovered. As the archaeological area of Agrigento continues to expand, there has been a noteworthy increa…
The Sicily city of Noto gets a brand new entrance to the city. Three-dimensional writing made with steel letters greets visitors as they arrive at the Sicilian city of Noto. Costing approximately €10,900, the Italian city is looking to redesign its entrance. The steel writing that will feature at the Sicily city’s entrance will bring back the En…
Palermo’s underground tunnels, known as the Qanat, date back to the Arabian domination of Sicily and are now open to the public. Palermo, the capital city of Sicily, is well known for its beautiful architecture, especially its Baroque buildings. However, Palermo also hides a secret beneath the city streets: the ancient Qanat. The Qanat are a seri…
In 2017, Agrigento’s Valley of the Temples welcomed a record number of visitors, with ticket sales reaching 870,000. Agrigento’s Valley of the Temples is one of Sicily’s top tourist attractions. This UNESCO-protected site is an important archaeological park and boasts great temples that date back to ancient Greece. There is also an archaeological …
Inspector Montalbano is an Italian TV series inspired by Porto Empedocle in Sicily. Inspector Montalbano (Il Commissario Montalbano in Italian) is a popular Italian TV series based on the novels by Andrea Camilleri. Although the series dates back to 1999, it is still shown today in the UK on BBC Four. While the setting for the TV series is the fi…