Culture & history
Greek temples, Palermo layers, traditions, symbols, and old families. A focused route through the Sicily guides, organized around the decision you are making now.
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Unearth some of the most impressive millennia-old Greek temples in Sicily and learn about the historical significance of these magnificent archaeological sites.
See how Phoenician traders, Arab emirs and Norman kings shaped Palermo, with the buildings and neighbourhoods where that history is still visible.
Learn about Sicily's religious festivals, craft traditions and family customs, with practical advice for visitors who want to understand them respectfully.
Discover how archaeology reveals Sicily's 16,500-year heritage as a Mediterranean crossroads. Learn what ancient sites teach about culture, ecology, and travel.
Discover the history and the meaning behind the Sicilian Flag and the Trinacria, the most famous symbol of Sicily!
Journey back through time at some of the most captivating castles in Sicily and learn about their history.
Discover the captivating saga of the Florio family, Sicily's industrial titans. From humble beginnings to shaping Palermo's culture and economy.