3 Feet, A Head

When in Sicily, you’ll see the “Trinacria” everywhere. The three bent legs are attributed to the triangular shape of the island, which in Greek times was called Trinacria. Originally, at the center of the legs was the head of the Gorgon Medusa, a depiction you’ll still find today; however, equally prevalent, and what appears on…

At Christmas, we acknowledge the power of the great mother and all she brings to our lives. Merry Christmas, Buon Natale, and as Sicilians say, Bon Natali. This painting, found on a cart painted by Giuseppe and Michele Ducato of Bagheria and located in a passageway in Lo Zingaro Nature Reserve, is of Our Lady…

Painting of an orange vendor, taken at the fruit market in Bagheria. #oranges #aranci #vendor #venditore #art #painting #folkart #bagheria #palermo #sicily #sicilia #sicily_tourism #italy #ig_sicily #italia #siciliaph #siciliafoto #igerssicilia #instasicilia #sicilytravel #experiencesicily

Vibrant narrative paintings on the panels of Sicilian carts depict scenes from operas, famous battles, and chivalric stories. #sicily #sicily_travel #sicilia #sicily_tourism #italy #ig_sicily #italia #siciliaph #siciliancart #carretto #bagheria #carrettieri #chivalry #painting #folkart