It is 1693 and the earth begins to shake so strongly that it razes entire towns in south-eastern Sicily to the ground and makes centuries of history disappear in a short space of time. It is incredible how one of the most tragic events in Italy can be the source of an artistic masterpiece listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2002.

Where there was only rubble left, there arose cities conceived and built as a hymn to art, built in the late Baroque style, places that still enchant visitors with their charm. Was it really pride? Or that special gift Italians have of bringing Beauty to life? What is sure is that here, a perfect balance between the colours of Sicily, the sinuosity of the landscape, and the refined architectural decorations has made many people, including celebrities and movie directors, fall in love.