Sicilians, like all italians, are highly artistic. They start learning art appreciation as a subject in primary school, and have secondary schools devoted specifically to the study of art, so it’s probably not surprising. When it comes to seeing fine art or folk crafts in Sicily, you will be amazed at the variety all around you.
Category: Art to see in Sicily
Sicily’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites
I think you can tell the people at UNESCO were a bit overwhelmed with how much wonderful stuff there is in Sicily. When they were naming World Heritage Sites, they just lumped together nine towns all in one go, or an entire group of islands. Each part of these sites merits a listing in its…
Blessed by a Pregnant Nun at Sciacca Carnival
The Carnival of Sciacca in Sicily may not be as famous as the Venice or Rio carnivals, but it is just as much fun. The day started with such heavy rain there was even talk of calling it all off, but in the end the rain stopped and the festivities started. All the children were…
The Dangerously Truthful Diary of a Sicilian Housewife 