Messina Port and the Blessing of a Golden Madonnina

Messina Port and the Blessing of a Golden Madonnina

Why is there a Latin blessing beneath the Madonnina guarding Messina Port in Sicily?

Cathedral of Catania

Cathedral of Catania

A Word of Warning on The Cathedral of Catania Open-armed saints welcome visitors to the Cathedral of Catania, but there is also a word of warning inscribed on the façade. Booking.com

San Nicolo L’Arena

San Nicolo L’Arena and the labyrinth of learning

San Nicolo L’Arena was the second largest monastery in Europe with endless corridors, cloistered gardens and immense halls. An earthly paradise now populated by students.

taormina attractions - Italian Notes

Exploring Taormina attractions on your own

Beauty, action, culture and history. Taormina offers lots of excitement for independent travelers.

Hikes on mount Etna

Etna’s 800 odd craters offer a perfect view of an active volcano from a safe distance.