Places

History

Doric Temple of Segesta

On a hill just outside the ruins of ancient Segesta, overlooking the Gulf of Castellammare, stands an unusually well-preserved Doric temple, thought by some to have been built around 420 BC by an Athenian architect. Its six-by-fourteen columns and unfinished details—including unfluted shafts and lifting tabs left in place—suggest that construction was never completed, while its association with the indigenous Elymians makes it a particularly intriguing Greek-style monument.

Art & Culture

Teatro Massimo di Palermo

Palermo

Teatro Massimo di Palermo is Italy’s largest opera house and one of Europe’s biggest, occupying a commanding position between the old city and its northern expansion. Designed by Giovanni Battista Filippo Basile, this neoclassical masterpiece encompasses grand state rooms, frescoed interiors and monumental staircases around an auditorium with five tiers of boxes and galleries.

Beaches

La Praiola

Terrasini

La Praiola is a small, picturesque sandy cove in Terrasini, framed by dramatic limestone cliffs and clear, shallow turquoise water. Reached by a long stone staircase from the town, it has minimal facilities and a natural, rugged character, with striking views and memorable sunset spots; the access is not suitable for those with mobility issues.

Beaches

Tonnara di Scopello

Scopello

Tonnara di Scopello is a historic tuna fishery and seaside hamlet in a dramatic rocky cove on Sicily’s north-western coast, now preserved as an open-air museum and boutique accommodation. Its original boats, production warehouses and maritime tools are framed by limestone faraglioni and crystal-clear turquoise waters, creating one of Sicily’s most famous coastal landscapes.

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La Terrazza Sul Centro

Palermo

THE TERRACE OVERLOOKING THE CENTER... In Palermo, in the heart of the UNESCO Arab-Norman heritage site, La Terrazza Sul Centro Rooms & Breakfast overlooks the narrow streets of Europe's largest historic center. Its name comes from a charming panoramic terrace, offering breathtaking views from sunrise to sunset of Casa Professa and other unmissable architectural treasures.

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Bastione Spasimo Boutique Hotel

Palermo

Bastione Spasimo Boutique Hotel occupies the historic walls of Palermo’s 16th-century Bastione dello Spasimo, combining contemporary hospitality with a carefully restored setting in the heart of the Kalsa district. Its rooms are set either within the bastion’s exposed stonework or in an early-20th-century building, while an English-style garden, heated saltwater pool and tranquil tea room complete the experience.

Art & Culture

Polo Tattile Multimediale

Catania

Polo Tattile Multimediale is an inclusive cultural center in Catania dedicated to experiencing art and knowledge through touch. Opened in 2008, it is recognized for combining accessibility, education, and sensory experiences in a historic 18th-century building, making it distinctive in both Italy and Europe.

Art & Culture

Borgo Parrini Case Museo “I CAMPANILI A BORGO PARRINI” e Bar del Borgo

Parrini

Borgo Parrini Case Museo "I CAMPANILI A BORGO PARRINI" e Bar del Borgo is a combined cultural attraction, café, bar, and souvenir stop in the colorful village of Borgo Parrini near Partinico, Sicily. It is best known for its artistically restored houses, vibrant streetscapes, and museum spaces that celebrate local history and creativity, making it one of the area's most photographed destinations.

Art & Culture

Palazzo Alliata Villafranca

Palermo

Palazzo Alliata di Villafranca is a historic aristocratic palace and cultural attraction in the heart of Palermo, Sicily. It is one of the city's most important surviving noble residences, known for its richly decorated state rooms, historic furnishings, and an outstanding private art collection that spans several centuries.

Art & Culture

Palazzo Asmundo

Palermo

Palazzo Asmundo is a historic palace and house museum in Palermo’s old city center, directly opposite the cathedral. Built beginning in 1615 and completed in 1767, it combines Baroque interiors with museum collections and also houses the Asmundo Bistrò, making it a destination for art, history, and Sicilian dining.