Historical Sites

An important Sicilian, Roman, Byzantine and then Arab center, it was destroyed in the height of its splendor by the 1693 earthquake, but thanks to ski… Read the rest

The Albaicin is the oldest and most iconic part of Granada: think narrow, car-free alleyways winding their way up a steep slope to the Alhambra, and a… Read the rest

In size it is the second largest in Sicily, after that of Syracuse. It is divided into three parts: the stage, the orchestra and the cavea. The most… Read the rest

On a plinth of four concentric steps stands the white marble column surmounted by a sphere; at the base a crouching stone lion bears on its breast a c… Read the rest

Alghero was erected by the Doria family of Genoa about 9 centuries ago, in 1102, on a peninsula several hectares wide. The choice of the place was n… Read the rest

Among the historic centers of the Province of Salerno, Teggiano (m. 637 a.s.l. and 8,348 inhabitants) is certainly the one that has best preserved its… Read the rest

Palazzolo Acreide (population 9204, 670 m.a.s.l.) is located in the province of Siracusa, It is 45 km from Syracuse and is part of the Iblei distric… Read the rest

The origins of the town seem to date back to the 3rd century B.C. during the period of the Second Punic War. In 1494 it became the possession of the… Read the rest

Sacile presents itself to visitors as a perfect blend of land and water, of medieval traces, Renaissance development and skillful reconstructions, off… Read the rest

The cityà s origins are shrouded in several legends, the best known concerning the figures of Althea and Altello. According to a first lege… Read the rest