In the fertile lands of this Italian island a legacy of diverse cultures, locally-harvested food, religious celebration and myth lives on.
Baroque towns, religious processions and a cuisine with an Arab accent make the Mediterranean’s largest island culturally distinct from the Italian mainland.
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At first glance, this Mediterranean haven looks like a scoop of old Italy, but Arabian influences linger in the architecture and culinary traditions of the island.
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This Italian island is home to Baroque architecture, wines grown on the slopes of Mount Etna, endless pastries and superb pastas.
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This ancient city on the coast of the Tyrrhenian Sea has fallen under Roman, Byzantine and Muslim rule, a rich legacy seen its splendid architecture and cuisine.
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The Sicilian attitude toward food is much like its character – a lot of tradition with a sprinkling of modernity. Sample Sicilian cuisine on the streets and in the markets.
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