Southeastern Sicily’s Iblean Mountains

The Iblean Mountains of southeastern Sicily, pictured in the background, hold the energy of many ancient peoples. The most significant prior to the arrival of the Greeks, were the Siculi (Sicels in English), who historians believe arrived in Sicily from the middle of the Italic penisula circa 1200 BCE. The limestone Iblean (or Hyblean) mountains are named so for the primordial mother goddess Ibla (or the ancient King Iblone, depending on who you consult!). The divine mother Ibla protected fertility and brought abundance to the land and its inhabitants.

We’ll encounter the beauty of i Monti Iblei during Tuesday evening’s online presentation. Let’s dream of travel to eastern Sicily! Join us to discover eastern Sicily’s renowned treasures and its hidden corners along with a synchronous chocolate tasting…

Details and Reserve your spot at https://experiencesicily.com/events/online-sicily-events/travel-to-eastern-sicily/.

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Allison Scola is founder, owner, and curator of Experience Sicily and the Cannoli Crawl. Named one of the experts for the 2019 New York Times Travel Show, Scola writes and lectures on Sicily and leads immersive tours and designs custom itineraries that delight discerning travelers. She has been featured on Rudy Maxa’s World with the Carey’s, America’s #1 Travel Radio Show and as the cannoli expert in the documentary Cannoli, Traditions Around the Table. Scola has lectured about Sicily at University of Pennsylvania, The New School, LIU Post University, Queens College, Westchester Italian Cultural Center, at high schools in the New York City metropolitan area, and at events in New York City.

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