Noto, the baroque jewel of a town in Sicily, with its honey-colored buildings, where the architecture is something to behold, and the gelato is equally impressive. #ManyFacesOfSicily #Noto #Sicily #BaroqueArchitecture #UNESCO
Sicily isn't just about stunning landscapes and ancient ruins – it's the vibrant, passionate people who truly bring this Mediterranean island to life.
#ManyFacesOfSicily #SicilianPeople #Sicily #SicilianCulture
Palermo has managed to retain its original grittiness, despite attracting an increasing number of tourists each year. Let the city embrace you, and you won't regret it. #ManyFacesOfSicily #Palermo #Sicily #PalermoLife #SicilyExperience
Cefalù is easily accessible from Palermo by train or by car. Once there, you've got a medieval cathedral right in the town center, plus a very nice beach right next to the old town. And next to all that, the ancient castle on top of La Rocca! (270 m AMSL) #ManyFacesOfSicily #Cefalu #ItalyTravel
Sicilian osterias are cozy, family-run spots where you can enjoy authentic, home-style cooking - not fancy, but delicious. Like fresh pasta with local ingredients, creatures straight from the sea, and recipes passed down for generations. #ManyFacesOfSicily #Sicily #Osteria #Food #Wine
If money is not a problem, and you want a once-in-a-lifetime experience, go to Taormina. The Belmond Grand Hotel Timeo is legendary among celebrities, as well as less celebrated individuals. #ManyFacesOfSicily #Taormina #Sicily #Luxury
There are tours available to visit Mount Etna in any of the nearby towns. You are not permitted to go to the top of this active volcano on your own, so you have to hire a guide. It takes a jeep and some walking to reach the summit. #ManyFacesOfSicily #Etna #Wine #Sicily
Taormina is a stunning hilltop town overlooking the Mediterranean, featuring an ancient Greek theater that continues to host concerts to this day. (Photo: CHMunro) #ManyFacesOfSicily #TaorminaTheater #AnticoTeatroGreco #TaorminaSicily
Sicily has its own unique kind of pizza, characterized by a thick, fluffy rectangular slice. Like a bread pillow topped with sauce and cheese. But there are also plenty of the more familiar type on offer. #ManyFacesOfSicily #Pizza #Sicily
They say San Vito Lo Capo's stunning white sand beach is actually made from crushed shells and coral, which make it unique amongst Sicilian beaches. Anyway, it is very nice sand. #ManyFacesOfSicily #BeachLife
The Villa Palagonia in Bagheria is famous for its stone monsters and gargoyles - in fact, hundreds of them! The locals call it the "Villa of Monsters" because the owner, an eccentric local prince in the 1700s went quite bonkers decorating it. #ManyFacesOfSicily #Bagheria #Sicily #VillaPalagonia
Bellini Square is in the heart of historic Palermo. It is a charming little piazza with some of the city's most iconic sights clustered around it. #ManyFacesOfSicily #Palermo #BelliniSquare
Martorana - a gorgeous medieval church in Palermo. It's like Arab, Norman, and Byzantine architecture all had a party together - a party that still goes on, thanks to the renovations. #ManyFacesOfSicily #Martorana #Palermo #Architecture
Santa Caterina in Palermo is a gorgeous baroque church smack in the middle of the old town. The interior has beautiful ornate decorations and old frescoes. Plus, there's a convent attached where you can buy traditional sweets made by the nuns. #ManyFacesOfSicily #Palermo #SantaCaterina
Buying traditional street food in Ballarò Market in Palermo. #ManyFacesOfSicily #StreetFood #Palermo
La Cala is an old port area in Palermo. You can stroll along the waterfront, grab some food at the restaurants nearby, and just watch the boats bobbing around. It is a lovely spot for locals and visitors hang out. (Photo: Markus Spatola) #ManyFacesOfSicily #Palermo #Sicily #Sailing
Calogero Vizzini, nicknamed "Don Calò," was the Mafia's inside man during the Allied invasion of Sicily in 1943. As you can see from the picture, while regular Sicilians were dealing with food shortages this guy was clearly eating well. #ManyFacesOfSicily #MafiaHistory #WWII #AlliedInvasionOfSicily
When Arabs ruled Sicily in the 9th-11th centuries, they brought ingredients like sugar, almonds, pistachios, and citrus fruits. Think cannoli, cassata, and marzipan: Pure Arab influence that has stuck around for centuries. #ManyFacesOfSicily #SicilianDesserts #ItalianSweets #Sicily
Compared to regular table salt Sicilian sea salt has a mineral complexity and slightly briny flavor. Table salt is just pure sodium chloride. The Sicilian stuff makes your food pop with more depth and character. (Picture: salt flats in western Sicily.) #ManyFacesOfSicily #SaltFlats #Marsala #Trapani
Evening in a gelato bar in Palermo's seaside boulevard. The waterfront breeze and creamy Sicilian gelato - a perfect way to wind off from a busy day. Sicily knows how to do evenings right. #ManyFacesOfSicily #Gelato #SicilianEvenings #Palermo
The secret that makes Sicilian gelato so ridiculously creamy? Cornstarch! 🍦 It makes it silkier than regular gelato. And don't even get me started on their pistachio and lemon flavors - tastes like heaven! #ManyFacesOfSicily #SicilianGelato #Gelato
Cefalù is a gorgeous little Sicilian town. The old harbor is magical - weathered fishing boats bobbing right next to medieval walls. It's that perfect blend of living history and incredible Mediterranean flavors that makes Cefalù so special - and the beach. #ManyFacesOfSicily #Cefalu #Fishing
Teatro Massimo in Palermo: the largest opera house in Italy and third biggest in Europe. Built in the 1890s and still very much alive. Operas and concerts play year-round. You might also recognize it from the final scene of The Godfather III. #ManyFacesOfSicily #Palermo #Opera #Godfather
Capo Market in Palermo has quality fresh produce, from sun-ripened oranges to many local spices. There is also plenty of local food on offer, ranging from home cooking to more sophisticated cuisine. #ManyFacesOfSicily #PalermoMarkets #FreshProduce #ItalianMarkets #SicilianFlavors
Throughout history, Sicily has been the ultimate prize of the Mediterranean. Getting hold of Sicily, has been like holding the keys to the entire sea. (Picture: dove of peace in Erice.) #ManyFacesOfSicily #MediterraneanHistory #Sicily #AncientWorld
Relaxed atmosphere in the Mozia salt flats. Thousands of years ago, the Phoenicians figured out that Sicily’s shallow lagoons were perfect for salt production. Salt pans are still there today, a short drive from Marsala. #ManyFacesOfSicily #Sicily #Mozia #Salt #Wine
Skip Taormina and head to places like Marzamemi or Marina di Ragusa instead. The real magic happens in the small places where you can chat with locals and enjoy uncrowded beaches. #ManyFacesOfSicily #AuthenticSicily #HiddenItaly #OffTheBeatenPath
