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A warrior Mary: the Madonna delle Milizie of Scicli
Where: Scicli (Donnalucata)
folklore
In Donnalucata, Marina di Scicli, there is a sanctuary dedicated to a rather curious iconography of the Madonna. It is called the Sanctuary of the Madonna delle Milizie, because here the Mother of Jesus Christ is depicted as a fighter who wields a drawn sword and is on... more |
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Where does the Modica chocolate tradition come from
Where: Modica
wine and food
Modica is a city in the Val di Noto famous, from an artistic and architectural point of view, due to the many Baroque churches, among which the Cathedral of San Pietro which dates back to the eighteenth century stands out. But there is also another reason, much more delicious,... more |
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The chocolate village
Where: Modica
culture nature wine and food
Modica is a beautiful town just 40 minutes from Ragusa, located in south-eastern Sicily. This place is to be considered a real artistic treasure chest that preserves magnificent monuments in Baroque style, which have been included in the UNESCO heritage. The tour that is... more |
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The Baroque churches of Scicli and the set of Inspector Montalbano.
Where: Scicli (Scicli, Punta Secca, San Pieri.)
events
culture nature wine and food
5 km away from the beautiful seaside resort of Punta Secca, Scicli is known for the set of the Inspector Montalbano series. In fact, visitors usually head straight to the Town Hall, where the Police Headquarters in the film was set up. The town deserves a deeper understanding,... more |