Palermo, Sicily’s vibrant capital, is a stunning fusion of cultures shaped by centuries of conquests.

Situated at the foot of the imposing Mount Etna is Catania, Sicily’s second city. Though not quite as grand as Palermo , the city’s history is no less important; rather, it has fallen victim to multiple natural disasters over the centuries, namely catastrophic earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. Even so, Catania boasts an attractive historic center, rebuilt in the late Baroque period at the end of the 17th century, after the last great earthquake. Its fine architecture, vibr