The Palermo that we see through Battaglia’s eyes is a city in the midst of mafia killings. But, children are still running ...

Sicily is made for dropping off the map - and there's no better place than on the beaches of the island's southern coast.

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(AP Photo/Luca Bruno, File) Italian photographer Oliviero Toscani holds his camera while in Corleone, Sicily island, southern ...

The rock deposits and eroded hills in this part of Sicily, a region of Italy, are the first land-based evidence found for the megaflood, says Paul Carling at the University of Southampton in the UK.

Italian destinations often revolve around Venice or Rome, but these underrated cities are equally gorgeous—brimming with rich culture & history.

From luxurious beachside resorts to unique boutique hotels hidden in charming coastal towns, these are the best beach resorts in Sicily, Italy. With over 1,500 km of pristine coastline and an amazing ...

Some places are so unique they seem to belong to another world: the small Sicilian village of Centuripe is one of them. Located in the province of Enna, this beautiful town is perched on a hilltop ...

New plans to launch Italy’s Messina bridge project, which would see Sicily being connected to mainland Italy, are steaming ahead. Drafted plans for the Messina bridge would see it snatch a world ...

Built by the Normans beginning 1184, the Palermo Cathedral is a must-see for the many architectural styles incorporated into its façade. Altered throughout the centuries since its inception, the ...

The Catholic Church’s celebration should attract millions of extra visitors to Rome and beyond. Here’s how to plan around ...

As part of World War II’s strategy to liberate Italy from the Nazis, the Allies sent an invasion force of 36,000 troops with ...