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Villa Romana del Casale, Piazza Armerina
Piazza Armerina, Enna, Sicily, Italy
Villa del Casale in Sicily is not a typical medieval Italian castle or mansion. It is very old, from the times of the Roman Empire. This is an amazing archaeological complex, the highlight of which are huge painted mosaic floors. Villa, like a pearl in a shell, is hidden among the Sicilian ...
Norman Castle, Paterno
Via dei Normanni, 95047 Paterno, Catania, Sicilia, Italia
Norman Castle is located in the south of Sicily, on the western border of Paterno, 20 km from Catania. The three-story structure was built in the form of a rectangle, 34 m high. Its roof was decorated with Ghibelline dovetails in the form of a swallowtail, which is now hardly preserved. The ...
Maniace Castle, Syracuse
Isola di Ortigia, 96100 Siracusa, Italia
The Castello Maniace attracts tourists as a magnet. Sea breeze, the waves beating against the walls of the castle, water of emerald color, an ancient fortress that has a centuries-long history. What more could the traveler desire? The fortress is located in Sicily, in the city of Syracuse, and ...
Teatro Massimo, Palermo
Piazza Verdi, 90138 Palermo, Italia
1913
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The Teatro Massimo can be translated from Italian as “the grandest” and carries king Victor Emmanuel’s II name. It is considered to be the largest theater in Europe.
History of the Teatro Massimo
In 1864 a competition for the best design of the new opera house was announced by Palermo mayor Antonio ...
Statue of Don Giovanni of Austria, Messina
Via Lepanto, 98122 Messina, Italia
Statue of Don Giovanni of Austria – a monument erected in honor of the admiral and commander of the united fleet of the «Sacred League». One of the most iconic battles of the military commander is the battle of Lepanto. Then the fleet of Don Giovanni of Austria defeated the Turkish army, in honor ...
Statue "Behold Your Son", Catania
Via San Giovanni Li Cuti, 95127 Catania, Italia
Statue «Behold Your Son» – is one of Catania's most interesting and unusual sights. It is located in the central part of the city, close to the main sights, on the Mediterranean coast.
«Behold Your Son» – this is a monument to biblical themes. On the high pedestal, two sculptures are erected, one ...
Statue of Vittorio Emanuele II, Palermo
Piazza Giulio Cesare, 90127 Palermo, Italia
Statue of Vittorio Emanuele II in Palermo – a monument in honor of the King of the Sardinian Kingdom, as well as the first king of the united Italy. The statue is located on Giulio Cesare Square, near the historic center of Palermo.
The history of the Statue of Vittorio Emanuele II
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Statue of Charles V, Palermo
Piazza Bologni, 90134 Palermo, Italia
Statue of Charles V – this is a memorable monument that was erected in honor of famous Europe's statesman. It is located on the small square of Bologna in the central part of Palermo. Charles V in the period from 1516 to 1556 years was the king of Spain and Germany. In 1519 he proclaimed himself ...
Herborarium Museum, Catania
Via Crociferi 16, 95124 Catania, Italia
The Herborarium Museum is one of the most unusual museums in Catania, the main exhibits of which are the diversity of the grass of the region. A large number of herbal teas from different parts of the world are gathered in the museum. It should be noted that every visitor has the opportunity to ...
Museum of Sicily Contemporary Art, Catania
Via S. Francesco D'Assisi 30, 95124 Catania, Italia
The Museum of Sicily Contemporary Art is one of the most interesting museums in Catania, which was created with the aim of developing and promoting contemporary art in the region. Located in the historic building of the church of San Benedetto in central Catania.
Collection of the Museum of Sicily ...
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