UNESCO SITES

Awarded the title of Unesco World Heritage sites, these treasures offer unique experiences you do not want to miss.

 
  • Aeolian Islands

    Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site for their beauty and for the volcanic phenomena that take place there, the Aeolian Islands are a magical place where history and myth merge, where you can ascend to steaming volcanoes, visit prehistoric villages or go out by boat with fishermen.

    Although similar, the seven islands are different from each other. Lipari is the one with the most urban appearance, Panarea is certainly the most worldly, Filicudi is the most radical – chic. Wilder is the remote Alicudi, rural is the quiet Salina while Stromboli and Vulcano retain a primordial charm.

  • Valley of the Temples

    One of the greatest testimonies of Greek culture in the world, with its 10 temples, 3 sanctuaries and a necropolis.

    Walking along this valley offers indescribable sensations. The grandeur of art, culture and history can be felt deeply and the feeling that time has stopped has never been so true. Declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1997, this valley is not only the symbol of the city of Agrigento, but perhaps one of the most representative symbols of Sicily.

  • Syracuse

    Declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2005, it is the perfect fusion of what has been its history and above all its culture. The city has very ancient origins, was founded in 734 BC by the Corinthians and was considered the largest Greek city of antiquity, like Athens. A real cultural center, which gave birth to great personalities, such as the scientist Archimedes, and where Plato loved to spend most of his time.

  • Val di Noto

    The Baroque towns listed by Unesco were rebuilt in 1693 after a terrible earthquake. The cities of south-eastern Sicily (Caltagirone, Militello Val di Catania, Catania, Modica, Noto, Palazzolo, Ragusa and Scicli) represent the result of a great collective undertaking, and are the expression of a high-quality architectonical and artistic achievement. Linked to the Baroque style of the period, they also boast important improvements in town planning as well as in urban building.

  • Cathedral of Cefalu

    A charming village along the northern coast of the island (province of Palermo) where romantic views abound at every corner. Its narrow beach bordered by a row of characteristic pastel-colored houses behind which stands an imposing fortress is one of the most famous images of Sicily.

    It is also a city rich in history and artistic masterpieces, including a splendid Arab-Norman Cathedral declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

  • Cathedral of Monreale

    The Cathedral of Monreale is a must-see masterpiece, with its fine mosaics famous all over the world and more than 1800 kg of pure gold used to tell the story of Christianity.

    It is one of the most beautiful churches in all of Sicily, a masterpiece of Byzantine art not to be missed. Since July 2015 it has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO