Experience Sicily

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  • La Venere Anadiomene, also known as Landolina, may be seen in the Museo Archeologico Regionale in Siracusa. #sicily #sicily_travel #sicilia #sicily_tourism #italy #ig_sicily #italia #venere #venus #aphrodite #siracusa

  • Small homegrown shrines are very common in Sicily. This one is dedicated to the recently canonized (2002) Padre Pio (1887-1968).#sicily #sicily_travel #sicilia #sicily_tourism #italy #ig_sicily #italia #padrepio

  • Balcony detail at Noto. #sicily #sicily_travel #sicilia #sicily_tourism #italy #ig_sicily #italia #noto #balcony #balcone

  • Noto is famous for its Baroque architecture. When the city was rebuild in the 17th century after a devastating earthquake, great detail was given to creating beautiful building facades. This street sports extraordinary balconies. #sicily #sicily_travel #sicilia #sicily_tourism #italy #ig_sicily #italia #noto #street #balcony #balcone

  • Eggplant, which is now at peak season, is to Sicilians what potatoes are to the Irish. It’s a culinary staple. Caponata, pictured here, is the ultimate use of eggplant. It’s a relish that can be made many different ways, depending on the cook’s preferences. This one pictured is from Don Ciccio trattoria in Bagheria. #sicily…

  • Rosa Balistreri is credited with keeping much of Sicily’s folk music alive. She recorded dozens of traditional songs and chants. Although she is no longer living, her influence on modern artists remains very strong. #sicily #sicily_travel #sicilia #sicily_tourism #italy #ig_sicily #italia #agrigento #musica #musician #cantautrice #siciliana #rosabalistreri

  • Arancini are rice balls stuffed with beef ragù, peas, butter, and cheese such as Caciocavallo or Pecorino Romano. They are breaded and fried. They are named arancini because they resemble oranges. Good arancini, like these from NYC’s Bar Eolo, melt in your mouth. #sicily #sicily_travel #sicilia #sicily_tourism #italy #ig_sicily #arancini

  • Villa Palagonia holds many mysteries, including the question of why this Baroque statue of a musician is playing Persian drums. The answer: Sicily was and still is a multicultural society. #sicily #sicily_travel #sicilia #sicily_tourism #italy #ig_sicily #italia #bagheria #villapalagonia #villadeimostri #musician #baroque #drummer #naqqara

  • View of Montepellegrino from Aspra. Painted by Renato Guttuso in 1949. #sicily #sicily_travel #sicilia #sicily_tourism #italy #ig_sicily #italia #aspra #renatoguttuso