Experience Sicily

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  • The outlandish statues that flank Villa Palagonia may be a Baroque era procession representing our various egos. Etching by my cousin, artist Franca Giammanco. #sicily #sicily_travel #sicilia #palermo #sicily_tourism #italy #ig_sicily #italia #bagheria #villapalagonia #villadeimostri #siciliaph #statue #statua #etching #acquaforte

  • Mirella Pipia is a graphic artist who lives and works in Bagheria. Her ceramics and drawings reflect inspired beauty. #mermaid #sirena #sicily #sicily_travel #sicilia #sicily_tourism #italy #ig_sicily #italia #bagheria #siciliaph #ceramics #artist #artista

  • Taormina Fashion of the Past

    Traditional dress of a peasant woman from Taormina carrying terracotta jug, which was a common way to transport foodstuffs such as wine, olive oil, and water. #sicily #sicily_travel #sicilia #sicily_tourism #italy #ig_sicily #italia #siciliaph #taormina #dress #costume #peasant #jug #terracotta

  • The ceramic tile floors of 18th century villas, such as this one from Villa Rammacca in Bagheria, are works of art. #sicily #sicily_travel #sicilia #sicily_tourism #italy #ig_sicily #italia #bagheria #ceramics #ceramica #siciliaph #floor #villarammacca #tiles #art #design #villa

  • Depending on the town you are in, Sicily’s most famous dessert cannoli are dressed differently. These seen in Ragusa are donned with pistachios and almonds. #sicily #sicily_travel #sicilia #sicily_tourism #italy #ig_sicily #italia #siciliaph #ragusa #cannolo #cannoli #pistachio #almond #pistacchio #mandorle #dessert #sweets

  • Ancient Roman Trinacria in Tindari, Sicily

    A Trinacria—this one from the Roman Baths at Tindari; but since we’re in late 2nd – early 3rd century AD (i.e., the Roman era), we’ll call it a Triskeles at Tyndaris. #sicily #sicily_travel #sicilia #sicily_tourism #italy #ig_sicily #italia #siciliaph #mosaics #trinacria #tindari #tyndaris #roman #mosaic

  • The Cleveland Museum of Art and the Getty Museum in LA partnered to bring 150 objects from ancient Sicily (from the 5th-3rd centuries BC) to the US. It will be in Cleveland until January 5. #sicily #sicily_travel #sicilia #sicily_tourism #italy #ig_sicily #italia #clevelandmuseum #gettymuseum #cleveland #ancient #ancientgreek #roman #ancientroman #carthaginian #museum

  • Carob trees, or carrubo in Italian, grow throughout coastal areas of Sicily. Its dried pods, shown here in a traditional basket, are mildly sweet and are used as a substitute for chocolate. #sicily #sicily_travel #sicilia #sicily_tourism #italy #ig_sicily #italia #siciliaph #carob #carrubo #carruba #basket #cestina

  • Castellammare del Golfo from the Overlook

    Castellammare del Golfo from an overlook on the Strada Statale in Trapani province. It’s named for the seaside medieval fortress that dominates it’s harbor.   #sicily #sicily_travel #sicilia #sicily_tourism #italy #ig_sicily #italia #castellamaredelgolfo #castellammare #harbor #porta #castle #fortress #sea #mare #boats #golfo #gulf #siciliaph