The Italian Ministry of Culture has reintroduced the #DomenicaAlMuseo (Museum Sundays) initiative all over the country. State museums, as well as other participant institutions, open their doors on every first Sunday of the month, between October and March. Most…
Sicily
Mini-Review: Four Points by Sheraton Catania Hotel
Four Points by Sheraton Catania Hotel**** BOOK HERE As I always say, I always consider four elements when choosing accommodation, more specifically in this order of importance: cleanliness, location, structure/comfort, and service/staff. Going on this fourth hotel mini-review, here…
Ortygia is a smaller island apart from mainland Syracuse by a narrow channel. Also known as Città Vecchia (Old Town), Ortigia is the historical heart of southeast Sicily, home to Ancient Greek ruins from its time as the most important city in…
Sicily: Syracuse & Ortygia Without A Car
Siracusa is a remarkable city on the southeast of the island of Sicily. Spanning 2700 years of history, it was once one of the most influential cities of Ancient Greece. By the 5th century BC, Siracusa rivaled Athens in size and Cicero lauded…