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An unlikely mix of surreal and classical architecture makes Gibellina Nuova well worth a visit
“What are you seeing in this place?” It was a fair question from my Australian family, who I had dragged to Gibellina Nuova, a small town in the centre of Sicily. It was a…
Espresso yourself
Enterprising Sicilian roasters are embracing a changing climate by growing their own coffee beans.
Volcanic activity
At the foot of Mount Etna, the once-overlooked Sicilian port of Catania has undergone a striking modern transformation. Its increasingly confident youthful population are bringing new life to its now vibrant streets.
Southern Promise
After decades of neglect, Italy’s south is getting the attention it deserves. Young entrepreneurs are returning, bringing drive, talent and drawing long overdue investment to their birthplaces.
Rough diamond
The creative residents of Sicily’s delightfully unpolished capital have claimed their home town as a hub for art and design – and a haven for anyone looking to soak up the sun and sea.
Brave new world
For decades the Belice Valley was a byword for bureaucratic bungling in the face of disaster. Now, 50 years after a devastating earthquake struck the region, the bold aesthetic legacy is finally getting attention.
Making a scene
Palermo’s patched-up palazzos make the city the perfect backdrop to the stirring artwork on display at Manifesta, the roving biennale.
Anissa Helou
The author initially saw the cookbook as a manual and nothing more. But once she started writing about food – and discovered the importance of preserving her heritage – she couldn’t stop.
Different class
When it comes to inspiring new ventures, staying true to an idea is key. We’ve searched hotels, restaurants and remote islands to learn lessons from those achieving success by doing things their own way.
