Close

The Mediterranean island of Sicily lies at the very edge of Europe, and it‘s location gives it an interesting cultural mishmash rarely found in the otherwise rather monocultural Italy. Spending 4 days in Sicily is just enough to satisfy your senses, give your skin a sun-kissed look and leave you itching to book your next trip back to the island. De...

1586

In Italy during the summer months there are many religious and popular festivals of ancient tradition. One of the most spectacular is that of the illuminations of Caltagirone in Sicily. This religious celebration on the occasion of the feast for the patron saint of the city, Saint James. Here you can find out where Caltagirone is located and what t...

313

Giuseppe Paterno, who is 98, has become Italy's oldest graduate - again. Paterno has added a masters in history and philosophy from the University of Palermo to an initial degree in the same subjects he earned there two years ago. He passed the latest degree with top marks, again, his proud family said on Facebook. He has no plans to rest and wants...

896

Late Sunday night, Carlentini Mayor Giuseppe Stefio officially arrived in Omaha. "I am honored and very happy to be a guest of the City of Omaha and our community from Carlentini. And I want to especially thank the Mayor Stothert for the invitation to come and I look forward to meet her in person," Stefio said in Italian. The Carlentini heritage in...

801

Italy marks the 30th anniversary of the murder of anti-mafia judge Paolo Borsellino who was assassinated by the Cosa Nostra in the Sicilian capital Palermo on 19 July 1992. Borsellino was killed by a car bomb on Via d'Amelio, as he was about to visit his mother, along with five police officers: Agostino Catalano, Walter Cosina, Emanuela Loi, Vincen...

634

Palermo is a wonderful city in Sicily, eclectic and complex enough to intrigue every type of traveller. Palermo's climate makes the city visitable almost all year round, attracting tourists from all over the world. The city stuns its visitors with its traditional cuisine and its mix of cultures, a legacy of years of domination by Phoenicians, Greek...

725

Italy suffered many raids from the Arab people since the 7th century. They conquered Sicily and settle here for about 200 years until the arrival of Normans. During this time, Arab bring some changes to the Italian food culture. We find these changes above all in many Sicilian dishes but also in many dishes of the Southern Italy. Arab bring to Ital...

1072

Italy’s favorite frozen treat, granita is a summer must.  Granita is made with water, sugar and different flavorings that can vary from fruits, such as lemon, melon or strawberry, to coffee, almond, mulberry, or pistachio. The texture should fall halfway between the creaminess of gelato and the granularity of sorbet.  The origins of granita are usu...

403

The Alta Moda client list has grown from 100 in 2012, when Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana launched their exclusive, made-to-measure label, to 750 today. Is it the crystal embroideries that attract such a large and loyal following? The 12-foot trains? Naturellement. Dolce & Gabbana’s design signature is exquisitely tailored exuberance, but Alta...

545

Not far from the stunning Scala dei Turchi beach and Valley of the Temples in Sicily, a magnificent ancient Roman villa has reopened after months of restoration. Funded by the Valle dei Templi Archaeological Park, the restoration has brought back to light the splendor of Villa Romana di Realmonte, a wealthy residence overlooking the sea and richly...

431