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One of the thrills of living in Italy is being immersed in a nationwide passion for wine. This is a country that — with a massive 400-plus grape varieties and a string of constantly emerging globally-acclaimed wines — inevitably hovers close to the top of the list for wine aficionados.  Wine is enmeshed in the very fabric of Italy. Viniculture had...

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I never liked ricotta when I was younger. I did not like it on my pasta and certainly never ate it by itself. Although I grew up in Catania, I refused to have traditional cannoli, only eating the chocolate ones. I thought cassate were far too complex and only something adults liked–probably because my uncle used to devour them during family gatheri...

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On the homepage of Trip Advisor there is a section dedicated to movie destinations: "Ten places from your favorite movies and TV shows to visit in 2023," is the title. First place in the rankings, above Rome and Los Angeles, to Sicily, and credit is due to "The White Lotus," the TV series filmed in Taormina that drew hordes of American tourists: so...

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A 19th-century, 43,000-square-foot castle in Sicily, Italy, is on sale for $6.6 million. It may look familiar to you if you have watched the “The Godfather III.” Castello Pennisi di Floristella was originally built to serve as a museum. Set in a private 2.5-acre park, it boasts 22 bedrooms, 8 bathrooms, chapel, and wine cellar. It’s located in the...

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If you’ve ever visited Sicily, you know it’s impossible to escape the teste di moro: Sicilian Moor heads. Or perhaps you’ve never been to the island, but have indulged in the latest season of The White Lotus–in which these colorful ceramic heads are cast alongside the likes of Aubrey Plaza, Theo James, and Jennifer Coolidge.  These head-shaped vase...

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Summer is increasingly peeping into the lives of all of us, and clearly the desire to plan an unforgettable vacation is increasing. If your intention is to stay among the wonders of our country, the destination to consider is Sicily, the largest Italian island that is a true explosion of wonders. But do you know the best way to discover it? By boat...

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“Italy without Sicily leaves no image in the spirit. It is in Sicily that we find the key to everything… The purity of the contours, the softness of everything, the yielding exchange of colors, the harmonious unity of the sky with the sea and the sea with the earth.”  I couldn’t have said it better myself. With these words, Johann Wolfgang Von Goet...

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Largely underground and enigmatic, an example of unparalleled archaeological wealth, the Black Colosseum is located in Sicily in the heart of Catania. Although little known compared to the most famous Colosseum in Rome and Arena di Verona, the Black Colosseum is one of the major Roman amphitheaters.  With a circumference of about three hundred mete...

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It was mid-February, and I felt like I hadn’t seen the sun for months when I arrived on the beguiling island of Sicily. Italy’s largest island shimmered with an intense shade of green, flecked with the occasional bright splash of orange, thanks to the citruses of the same name, as we drove through the endlessly winding roads of the southeast of the...

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Situated midway between Africa and Europe, Sicily is an island of extremes. Earthquake tremors, incandescent volcanos, and three sparkling seas vie for supremacy over its rugged terrain, a testament to the indomitable force of nature and our impotence in its shadow. Look beyond Sicily’s staggering landscape, look closer, and you’ll come across a mo...

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