SICILY, A BEWITCHING LAND

SICILY RICHLY REWARDS THOSE WHO VENTURE THIS FAR SOUTH

            A BEWETCHING LAND
The largest island in the Mediterranean Sea, Sicily is known for its natural beauty with breathtaking views, mountains, sandy coasts and active volcanoes such as Mount Etna.

True cultural and historical crossroads, for centuries it has been influenced by various civilisations such as the Greeks, Romans, Byzantines, Arabs and Normans, each of which has left visible imprints on the island's art, architecture and gastronomy.

The history of this beautiful captivating land is, in fact, particularly rich.

The Greeks founded city-states such as Syracuse and their culture influenced the island for a long time.

Later, the Romans conquered Sicily and made it one of their provinces.

In the Middle Ages it was invaded by the Arabs who brought important innovations in architecture and agriculture.

It was then the turn of the Normans who created a multicultural kingdom.

Today, Sicily is famous for its unique cultural identity, a combination of all these historical influences, and for the vibrancy of the local people, with their traditions, popular festivals and extraordinary cuisine.