Aeolian Islands (Sicily)

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The Balconies of Italy: Six Foothill Towns You Should Get to Know 

Often overlooked in favor of hilltop towns and seaside villages, Italy’s foothill towns spill down the lower slopes of some of the country’s most dramatic mountain ranges, offering sweeping vistas.

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Aurispa, with a view of Noto in the background
Di Casa in Sicilia: Your (Very Luxurious) Island Home Away From Home

Inspired by a deep love of their native Sicily, this boutique and totally tailored villa rental service gets you right to the heart of the island’s favorite destinations.  

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View of Cella Monte
Things to See and Do in Italy in September 2022

Events columnist John Bensalhia welcomes autumn with a wealth of festivals and fairs to enjoy this September.

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Ancient Roman Villa Reopens in Sicily

Not far from Sicily's Valley of the Temples, a magnificent ancient Roman villa has reopened after months of restoration. 

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ITS Lending
ITS Lending is Italy's First Crowdfunding Platform Helping to Save Italian Villages

Bringing new life to charming, centuries-old towns is a top goal of this new crowdfunding platform.

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Recipes From Sicily

pistachio amaretti
Pistacchio Amaretti with Candied Orange Peel and Chamomile

Whole pistachios and pistachio flour from Sicily will take these luscious cookies to new heights. 

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Aeolian salad
Aeolian Salad (Insalata Eoliana)

Italy’s volcanic Aeolian Islands are known for their vibrant local cuisine. This tasty summer salad features some of the local specialties from capers to tuna.

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sesame cookies
Sicilian Sesame Cookies: Biscotti Regina

A Sicilian classic! The outer sesame seed crunch of these cookies goes oh-so-well with the satisfying moist lemony center.
 

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Sicilian Biancomangiare – Medieval Purity

A Medieval dish of purity that can be both savory or sweet

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Sicilian caponata
Sicilian Eggplant Caponata

Eggplant is the star of this popular southern Italian dish. We tell you how to make caponata siciliana di melanzane at home. 

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What others are saying about Sicily

@bekah1975 asks:

Hello everyone- I have just purchased my first home in Modica but it is completely unfurnished. Kitchen needs to be installed, furniture and appliances, etc. would anyone have a recommendation for an English speaking interior decorator?

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@alongianna asks:

I have a house in Sicily which I inherited from my parents and it is need of some work. When I contacted a contractor for a quotation I was given a price but told that there are government grants available which would pay 60/70% of the repairs.

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@scottkeat asks:

Does anyone know how can I register to pay my property taxes electronically if I do not have any Italian identification documents? I have a Codice Fiscale, of course. But I am not a citizen, nor have a long-stay visa at this time.

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