The so-called Cuba Santa Domenica is a Byzantine chapel in Castiglione di Sicilia, possibly built between the ninth and seventh century. It is perhaps the most important Byzantine present in Sicily, a national monument since 1909. Santa Domenica presents a Latin cross with a square dome and three apses. The rear apse has a mullioned window facing east so that during the Easter Vigil the light of the full moon entering the building through the opening signalled the beginning of Easter. The façade has two orders. In the first there is the main entrance. In the second order of the façade are two windows and a three-light window of considerable size. The interior has three naves, divided by a series of square pillars, the central dome is enhanced by vaulted ceilings and traces of the original plasterwork. On the 150th anniversary of the Unification of Italy the Cuba received the award 'Italian Wonder'.
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Follow the trail of the Italian tv series, Inspector Montalbano, on this tour from Catania. Explore Southeast Sicily, see key locations featured in the TV-show. Visits Punta Secca, Ragusa, and Scicli.
Explore the beautiful landscape of Mount Etna and its neighboring town of Taormina on this full-day tour. Set on the stunning coastline of Sicily, see a fragile natural world and its surroundings.
Relive some of your favorite scenes from The Godfather Trilogy on a guided tour from Catania or Taormina as you discover beautiful towns and countryside in Sicily made famous by Coppola.
Experience the colors and flavors of the western coast of Sicily, a region renowned for producing wines, salt, and extra-virgin olive oil. Leave Palermo on a fun trip and enjoy lunch and tastings.
Travel in an air-conditioned van from Catania to Syracuse where you can explore the Neapolis Archaeological Park and the historical old town of Ortygia. Visit the UNESCO World Heritage town of Noto.
Discover the famous archaeological site at Agrigento in Sicily, the imposing Doric temples. Skip the line to visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site which extends over 1,300 hectares and was the foundation of the ancient Greek colony of Akragas.
Admire Taormina in a whole new light on a private walking tour strolling its magic streets lit with romantic evening light. Enjoy an aperitif on a rooftop terrace with distinctive views of Etna and the illuminated Ionian coastline.
Journey back to the days of the Greeks and Romans in Sicily on a full-day trip to Agrigento and Piazza Armerina. Admire the ruins of Greek temples and more.
Visit Savoca and Forza D'Agro, villages where The Godfather was filmed. Learn the real history behind the Mafia. Enjoy a plate of typical sicilian pasta with wine in charming panoramic restaurant.
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