The peaceful ponds of Pantalica are invaded by fragrant water mint, a strongly aromatic plant. It is the oldest of all the numerous species of mint. The Romans had already discovered it and appreciated its qualities. In that period, some sprigs of mint would be placed in sacks and jars of grain be...

A place like Ortygia, a strip of land surrounded by water, can only be associated with the smell of the sea. An aroma of freshness intoxicates the nose of those who come to this land, mixed with the odours of salt, seaweed and fish. Essences that evoke strong feelings and abstract ideas of travel,...

The smell generally associated with cemeteries is a combination of an acrid, stale smell and the tenacious and insistent scent of flowers. However, though cemeteries now stand in the open air, when travelling back in time to the ancient underground burials of Syracuse, we must imagine environments...

As you walk through Neapolis, your nostrils will fill with the intense, pungent scent of oregano, one of the most popular aromatic plants in the park. A very rare species of oregano called Origanum onites (Greek oregano) grows on the mountain relief of the Temenite Hill. The name of this plant c...

In the Antiquarium located in the archaeological area of the Euryalus Fortress, there are some artefacts found during archaeological excavations in the area. These objects tell the story of everyday life inside the immense fortress, giving voice to even the quietest spaces such as the underground ...

The peaceful ponds of Pantalica are invaded by fragrant water mint, a very aromatic plant. It is the oldest of all the numerous species of mint. The Romans had already discovered it and would put sprigs of mint in sacks of grain. The smell of mint would in fact bother mice which otherwise would ha...

When taking Via della Giudecca, the first scent that hits the passer-by would be freshly baked bread and biscuits. The street was full of bakeries and ovens, run by entire dynasties of bakers....

In addition to being delicious, the banquets at the Frederician court were also fragrant! Amidst all the Mediterranean aromas of Sicily such as basil, mint, sage and parsley, the table never lacked wine. It was often flavoured with myrtle from the Nebrodi mountains and always served in precious ...

A place like Ortygia, a small island surrounded by water, can only be associated with the smell of the sea. An aroma of freshness fills the nose of those who come to this land, mixed with the odours of salt, seaweed and fish. Essences that evoke strong feelings and abstract ideas: travel, adventure...

When taking Via della Giudecca, the first scent to hit you would be freshly baked bread and biscuits. The street was full of bakeries and ovens, run by entire dynasties of bakers!...