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History

Thanks to its geographical position, Sicily has had a very important role in the historical events that have had as protagonists the peoples of the Mediterranean. This beautiful land, defined by Goethe "an unspeakably beautiful land", was populated by Phoenicians, Greeks, Romans, Arabs, Normans, French, Spanish, Austrian and each of these people has left important traces, still visible in the monuments, in the names of the places, the traditions of the people.

 

 

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Customs and traditions in Sicily

The richness of its history and the meeting of different cultures has created in Sicily in traditions that have led to a rich and fascinating folklore. It 'difficult to list all of the nuances and the occasions on which it is highlighted that the above folklore.

 

 

 

 

 

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Myths and Legends

Sicily, is perhaps the land that more of the other offers one of the best cultural and folklore scenarios can result in great emotion and charm visitors. Crossroads of myths, legends, sacred and secular traditions, the roots that sink in the oldest traditions in the most profane and popular beliefs. Sicily is a fantastic land where fantasy and reality often mixed.

 

  

 

 

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To visit

Sicily is an island between sky and sea, one of the pearls of Southern Italy, to discover, know and live through a range of alternative routes that range, depending on the tastes and needs, nature, history and tradition. And nature seems to have intended this land its greatest wonders: mountains, hills, volcanoes, and especially the sea, with its incredible colors, transparency of the water and the beauty of the seabed, offers everything scenarios, smells and tastes so unique and intense that just a unspoiled nature can offer.

 

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Discover Sicily

Visiting Sicily

Sicily is an island between sky and sea, one of the pearls of Southern Italy, to discover, know and live through a range of alternative routes that range, depending on the tastes and needs, nature, history and tradition

Myths and legends

Crossroads of myths, legends, sacred and secular traditions, the roots that sink in the oldest traditions in the most profane and popular beliefs. Sicily is a fantastic land where fantasy and reality often mixed.

History of Sicily

This land, defined by Goethe "an unspeakably beautiful land," was populated by Phoenicians, Romans, Arabs, Normans, French, Spaniards, Austrians (and beyond), and each of these people has left important evidence,

Feel Sicilian

Carnival of Acireale

The Carnival of Acireale, called The most beautiful Carnival in Sicily and the third of Italy, is one of the oldest island

The feast of St. Agatha

From 3 to 5 February, Catania dedicated to Santa a great feast, mix of faith and folklore.

Opera dei Pupi Siciliani

The Opera dei Pupi (OPRA dî Pupi in Sicilian) is a type of puppet theater, very popular in Sicily

Sicilian cart

The cart Siciliano after more than a century of glory tends to disappear and only survive in folklore

Sicily

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