Tag: western sicily
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52 Reasons to Love Sicily | #21. Castles and Their Stories
Castles and their stories pervade hilltop towns in Sicily. This castle pictured, Il Castello di Caccamo in Palermo Province, presents travelers an especially interesting glimpse into Europe’s medieval past. Scholars think the site has been home to some kind of fortress for millennia, meanwhile, this impenetrable iteration, the largest in Sicily, was built by the…
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52 Reasons to Love Sicily | #20. Outstanding Ancient Art
There are extraordinary pieces of ancient art throughout Sicily–even in the smallest of museums. One example is in the Museo Whitaker of Mozia off of Sicily’s west coast. The world-renowned “Youth of Motya” or “Motya Charioteer” is a mid-5th century BCE statue made of Parian marble. It was uncovered on the Island of Motya (or Mozia) in…
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52 Reasons to Love Sicily | #18. Sunsets Over the Windmills
Breathe deeply… Trapani province awaits.
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It’s All About The View
Springtime in western Sicily
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The Other Temple Of Apollo In Sicily
Temple “C,” or the Temple of Apollo, at the ancient Greek colony of Selinunte was built between 560 and 540 B.C. (The better known Temple of Apollo , and one that archaeologists will say they know for sure is dedicated to the sun god, is the Temple of Apollo in Ortigia, Siracusa.)
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Endless Vineyards In Trapani Province, Sicily
Live from Sicily! I just keep falling further in love with Sicily… Trapani Province woos me with its endless vineyards, olive groves, and wheat fields. Sweeping mountain views and turquoise sea, busiate pasta and textured couscous, overstuffed cannoli, magnificent beauty, and excellent hospitality. What a heartwarming way to close this trip! Alla prossima!