Etna Magazine

Sicilian culture and history

A History Lover’s Guide to Sicily: Must-Visit Sites and Stories

  • 11/12/2025
  • Sicilian culture and history

Sicily isn’t a history book, it’s a full-blown time machine with better weather. From Greek temples to Roman mosaics, Arab-Norman churches, and Garibaldi’s epic moves, every stone tells a tale. For travelers who like their past with a plate of pasta and a splash of drama.

Sicily’s Artistic Heritage: Museums, Galleries, and Street Art

  • 14/08/2025
  • Sicilian culture and history

Explore Sicily’s artistic heritage through museums, galleries, and street art. From Noto’s Baroque splendor to Palermo’s murals, discover masterpieces by Caravaggio and Antonello da Messina. A cultural journey blending history and modernity, with guided experiences and meetings with local artists.

The Arab Influence on Sicilian Architecture: A Cultural Fusion

  • 04/07/2025
  • Sicilian culture and history

Arab influence on Sicilian architecture is a unique cultural fusion. Horseshoe arches, intricate geometries, and light interplay define the Arab-Norman style, visible in monuments like the Palatine Chapel and San Giovanni degli Eremiti. The Arab legacy extends to gardens and language, testifying to a rich cultural exchange.

Sicily in Greek Mythology: Gods, Heroes, and Monsters

  • 06/06/2025
  • Sicilian culture and history

Explore Sicily through Greek mythology: from Hephaestus forging Zeus’s thunderbolts in Mount Etna to Odysseus's epic encounter with Polyphemus and the tales of Demeter and Persephone. A journey into gods, heroes, and monsters that shaped Sicilian culture.