Presentation elaborated by Liceo Basile about our project.

3. A trip to Sicily represents a unique and unforgettable
experience.
Sicily is the largest island in the Mediterranean sea,
famous for its warm summer and mild winter.
The island as been controlled at various times by the
Spanish, the Normans, the Greeks, the Romans, the
Byzantine and the French. Each of them had a great
influence on the architecture, language and cuisine.
For this reason there’s no other place on earth like it.
Visiting Sicily is like visiting over a dozen countries in one.
The capital of Sicily is Palermo.

4. PALERMO
The Cathedral of Palermo was erected in 1185 by Archbishop
Gualtiero Offamilio. It was modified, with additions,
alterations and restorations between XV and XVI centuries.
The Church is dedicated to ‘’Assumption of Virgin Mary’’.
Saint Rosalia is the patroness of the city to whom is dedicated
the Meridional Chapel. The Cathedral is characterized by the
presence of different styles.
Cathedral of
Palermo

5. This theatre was projected by
Giuseppe Almeyda, completed in 1874.
It is in neoclassical style, it illuminates
the square; its role in Palermo is
central to social life.
Politeama
Theatre
The theatre Massimo Vittorio
Emanuele is one of the largest of
Europe. It was built by Giovan
Battista Filippo Basile in 1875 and
terminated by his son Ernesto
Basile. The exterior is in the high
neoclassical style incorporating
elements of the Greek temples.
Massimo
Theatre

6. The square includes the ‘’Palazzo Senatorio’’ called ‘’Palace
of the Eagle’’, the church is of Saint Catherine and other
prestigious palaces. Pretoria fountain is one of the most
beautiful fountains in Italy, takes up the entire centre of the
square. The fountain was created for the Medici family, to
embellish a Florentine villa. But it was bought by the Senate
of Palermo and transported to Sicily. It was called ‘’the
fountain of shame’’ for numerous nude figures.
Pretoria
Square

7. TRAPANI
The church was built by ‘’Alfonso
il Magnanimo’’ in 1421, it was
cathedral of Trapani in 1844.
Saint Laurence’s
Cathedral
Ligny tower
It was built in 1671 during
the Spanish domination of
Sicily.

8. AGRIGENTO
This is an archaeological site
built on Hellenic period;
since 1997 it is UNESCO
heritage.
Valley of the
Temples
This is a rockface that rises
above the sea, along the
coast of ‘’Realmonte’’.
Scala dei Turchi

9. CALTANISSETTA
It was built between 1620-1750.
The Cathedral
Triton Fountain
It is in Garibaldi square in
front of the Cathedral; it
was built by Michele
Tripisciano in 1956.

10. ENNA
It was built in 1307, it was ordered by
Federico II° d’Aragona’s wife. It
become UNESCO heritage in 2008.
The Cathedral
It is an imposing fortress that
stands on the highest point of
the city. It was built between
1130-1250.
Lombardia Castle

11. RAGUSA
It was built between 1739-1775 by
Rosario Garibaldi.
Saint George’s
Cathedral
It was built between 1777-1964
by two ‘’Master Builders’’
Giuseppe Recupero and
Giovanni Arcidiacono.
Saint John the Baptist’s Cathedral

12. SIRACUSA
Initially it was a temple
dedicated to Athena, then it
became a church with the
advent of Christianity.
Cathedral of the Nativity of Blessed Mary
It was built in V° century b.C.
on the slopes of the hill
‘’Temenite’’, it is situated in the
park of ‘’Neapolis’’.
Greek
Theatre

13. MESSINA
On the 2 October 1835 Ferdinando II°
of Borbone ordered the building of a
new theatre , accepting the demands
of the inhabitants who weren’t
satisfied of the old theatre . It was
open 12 January 1852 for Ferdinando’s
II° birthday.
Vittorio Emanuele Theatre
It is in Duomo square, it was
completed in 1553 by the
sculptor Montorsoli,
Michelangelo’s disciple.
Orione Fountain

14. CATANIA
In this square there is
Saint Agata cathedral,
built between1078-1094.
In the middle of the
square there is a
Fountain of
Cathedral
Square
Saint Agata Cathedral
Elephant statue
an elephant, built between 1735-1737.
The name comes from a legend of an elephant which sent away
the savage animals from the city.
The volcano become UNESCO
heritage on 21° June 2013.
Etna

15. They are fried stuffed rice
balls. Inside them there are
usually meat, peas,
mozzarella and ham. There
are many variations.
Sicilian Arancini
‘’Bread and Panelle’’ is a famous
street food. They are Sicilian
fritters made of chicken peas
flour, served in a sandwich with
lemon.
Bread and Panelle

16. It is a traditional pizza from
Palermo, with simple and
genuine ingredients: tomato
sauce, onions, anchovies,
Caciocavallo cheese,
breadcrumbs, olive oil, salt
and pepper.
Sfincione
It is a typical Sicilian baked
pasta with: tomato sauce, meat,
onions, carrots, peas and
eggplant.
Timballo

17. It is one of the most classic
desserts from Sicily. Cannoli
consist of tube-shaped shell fried
containing ricotta and decorated
with chocolate and candied citrus
peel.
Cannoli
Cassata
Traditional Sicilian cake, stuffed
with sweet ricotta, pieces
chocolate, sponge cake and
decorated with candied fruit
and almond paste.

18. Made by
Adele Barca
and
Michele Casella
Ernesto Basile high school
Class 3D