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Hidden Gems of Sicily

This collection highlights Sicily's lesser-known historical and natural sites, spanning from the 4th-century mosaics of Villa Romana del Casale to the prehistoric rock-cut tombs of Pantalica. Architectural features include the ceramic-tiled staircase of Caltagirone, the Norman Venere Castle, and the brutalist Madonna delle Lacrime Sanctuary. The list also covers unique geological formations like the Ear of Dionysius cave, the white marl cliffs of Punta Bianca, and the Chestnut Tree of One Hundred Horses, recognized as the world's oldest chestnut tree.

Roman Villa of Casale

The Villa Romana del Casale is a large and elaborate Roman villa or palace located about 3 km from the town of Piazza Armerina, Sicily.

Messina Cathedral

Messina Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral located in Messina, Sicily.

Necropolis of Pantalica

The Necropolis of Pantalica is a collection of cemeteries with rock-cut chamber tombs in southeast Sicily, Italy.

Venere Castle

The majestic Norman castle is a truly fascinating sight. Sitting on top of a steep cliff it was used as a vanguard of the town of Trapani.

The Staircase of Santa Maria del Monte

Scalinata di Santa Maria del Monte is a set of world-famous steps in Caltagirone, Sicily, Italy.

Ear of Dionysius

The Ear of Dionysius is a limestone cave carved out of the Temenites hill in the city of Syracuse, on the island of Sicily in Italy.

Benedictine Monastery of San Nicolò l'Arena

The Monastery of San Nicolò l'Arena in Catania, Sicily is a former Benedictine monastery, located on Piazza Dante 30 in the city of Catania…

Mirto Palace

The Palazzo Filangeri-Cutò is a Baroque-style aristocratic palace located on via Maqueda 26 in the ancient quarter of Albergheria of…

Biscari Palace

The Palazzo Biscari is a monumental private palace located on Via Museo Biscari in Catania, Sicily, southern Italy.

Madonna delle Lacrime Sanctuary

Modern conical pilgrimage church and minor basilica built to commemorate a 1953 event where a plaster effigy of the Virgin Mary reportedly wept human tears. The concrete structure stands 103 meters tall and is the largest pilgrimage church of its kind in the region.

Chestnut Tree of One Hundred Horses

The Hundred-Horse Chestnut is the largest and oldest known chestnut tree in the world.

Cavagrande falls

Natural freshwater pools and waterfalls situated at the bottom of a 300-meter-deep limestone canyon within the Cavagrande del Cassibile Nature Reserve. The site is accessible via a steep trail and features clear swimming basins carved into the rock.

Punta Bianca Nature Reserve

Secluded nature reserve and beach featuring white marl cliffs and crystal-clear turquoise waters. Unique geological formations include white marble rocks and natural rock pools.