A Solomonic column is a particular column that twists around itself. It has been used since the Early Christian era, as seen in some sarcophagi, was lost in the Renaissance period then became fashionable again in the Baroque period....

The most prestigious altars are the last three on the left: the one of San Mauro (St. Maurus) painted by Giuseppe Tanasi in 1853; the altars of San Sebastiano (St. Sebastian) and San Rocco (St. Roch) by unknown artists; and the main altar with its beautiful marble and statues by Gioacchino Gianforma...

If you move away from the façade of the church of San Sebastiano and look up at it from the middle of Piazza del Popolo, you can see "u palieddu" soaring at a height of forty-two metres, a little flag-shaped wind vane placed on the bell tower. ...

This spectacular religious feast lasts three days and involves the entire country. The three days of celebration take place with specific ceremonies, from the flag-throwers' procession, with the scents of lavender and votive offerings, to the display of the saint's relics held at the top of the chu...

St. Sebastian was born around mid-200 AD to a wealthy family in the south of France. After his father's death he moved with his mother to Milan where he received an education based on courage and generosity. When he grew older, he left for Rome and enlisted in the imperial army to spread the wor...

Among the narrow streets of Palazzolo Acreide we find the Antonino Uccello Birthplace Museum, one of the first ethnographic museums in Sicily. The museum was opened in 1971 thanks to the passion of its founder, Sicilian teacher and poet Antonino Uccello. Driven by his love for his land after spe...

The puppets of Sicilian opera are wooden marionettes with a jointed body, but not all are made the same. In fact, there are very important differences between the puppets of the area of Palermo, Trapani and Agrigento and the puppets of the provinces of Catania, Messina and Syracuse. The former a...

The cart was used at the time of the Bourbons as a means of transport pulled by an animal to transport materials. Because the road surface was often very bumpy, the carts had very tall wheels. They were made extremely well and soon became objects used by artisans to express their creativity. Th...

The Greek theatre of Akrai is located at the entrance of the archaeological site and can accommodate up to 600 spectators. It is not dug into the rock but lies naturally on the slope. It was modified in Roman times and the space of the orchestra pit, where the choir is usually located, was reduced. ...

A commissioner is someone who orders a piece of work of any type and price. The person commissioning a piece of work can be a physical person or a company (for private work), or the State or Municipality (for public work)....