Sicile-Sicilia

Seracaldi Quarter

Sicane — Sun, 15 Mar 2026 21:50:05 +0000

Monte di Pietà, also called Seralcadi, is one of the four historic quarters in the center of Palermo, part of the old town between Via Vittorio Emanuele, Via Maqueda and the old course of the medieval walls. Here is held the marché del Capo, one of the historic markets of the city, near the Porta […]

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Top destinations

Sicane — Thu, 04 Apr 2024 07:51:27 +0000

Places to see in Sicily, including towns and villages, ancient and natural sites, the coast or the countryside. Travel between Palermo and Syracuse, Etna and the Valley of the Temples, from Cefalù to Taormina, from the Baroque of Val di Noto to the salt pans of Marsala.

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Trains in Sicily

Sicane — Mon, 29 Mar 2021 09:48:41 +0000

In Sicily, the rail network is good on a few lines between the main cities (Palermo-Messina-Catania), and for serving the tourist coastal towns on them (Taormina, Milazzo, Cefalù). On secondary routes, buses are generally preferable to trains, the latter often being very slow, although inexpensive. Works often lead to substitutions by buses (for example, from […]

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Getting around Sicily

Sicane — Sun, 28 Feb 2021 09:33:10 +0000

If you want to explore Sicily, especially the countryside, a car makes getting around much easier. However, you should remain cautious behind the wheel, as the rules are not always very clear or respected, signage is sometimes sparse and the condition of the roads is unpredictable. Renting a car in Sicily Public transport To reach […]

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Lipari

Sicane — Sat, 31 Mar 2018 08:46:16 +0000

Lipari era nell’antichità già conosciuta come Lipara (che in greco antico significa grasso, untuoso e per estensione brillante, ricco e fertile). Il Museo Archeologico Eoliano è situato nel complesso del Castello di Lipari, uno dei più importanti del Mediterraneo con urne funerarie, lapidi, stele e sarcofagi in pietra che testimoniano l’evoluzione dell’adorazione dei defunti. Inoltre, […]

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Loggia District

Sicane — Tue, 15 Mar 2016 21:42:00 +0000

Castellammare or Loggia is one of the four historic districts of Palermo’s city center, near the port, where the historic Vucciria market is held in particular, the most popular along with those of the Ballarò market and the Capo market. Bordered by Via Maqueda, Corso Vittorio Emanuele, Via Cavour and Via Crispi, it is a […]

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Kalsa District

Sicane — Tue, 15 Mar 2016 21:38:00 +0000

The Kalsa district is one of the four historic quarters of Palermo; founded in the 9th century under Arab rule, it was a fortified administrative and residential citadel, whose medieval urban layout is still legible today. Situated between Via Maqueda, Via Vittorio Emanuele and the Foro Italico on the seafront, it forms an ancient, dense […]

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Albergheria District

Sicane — Tue, 15 Mar 2016 21:29:00 +0000

The Albergheria district is one of the oldest in Palermo, with origins dating back to the Phoenician and later Arab periods, making it an area rich in historical layers visible in its urban layout and ancient buildings. On its western edge lies the Norman Palace with its superb Palatine Chapel, near the Porta Nuova that […]

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Find a crossing for the Sicilian islands

Sicane — Mon, 09 Nov 2015 08:04:00 +0000

Compare here the schedules and ferry companies to the Sicilian islands: fill in the form with the destination area (e.g. Sicily by default, Aeolian Islands to filter) in the left-hand box, then choose the desired crossing on the right. General information for reaching the islands The sea connections to the Sicilian islands (Aeolian Islands, Egadi […]

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Marsala

Sicane — Thu, 22 Oct 2015 20:43:42 +0000

Known for its sweet wine, Marsala is also a pretty medium-sized town of about 83,000 inhabitants, with a historic center of ancient origin preserving a fine Baroque heritage.Located at the western tip of Sicily, the town was founded by the Phoenicians in the early 4th century BCE.It is also known for the landing of Garibaldi […]

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