Sicilia

An unmissable stop in Sicily is Segesta (Trapani), which boasts an archaeological park, a theatre obtained from the rock and a Greek temple to admire. Even Goethe stopped at Segesta and was charmed.

In the province of Palermo you will find the smallest house in the world. It was built in the 1950s following a family dispute over a request to raise a house by one storey. The neighbours had to give their consent and they refused, so the owner decided to build keeping the construction within the distances established to avoid having to request permission from the neighbours. Thus, the "house of spite" (casa du currivu) was built. It uninhabitable because it was only 1 metre wide but could "block" the neighbours' panoramic view. To be noted is that the neighbours in question, were relatives. The house still stands today and attracts many visitors every year.

Although Sicily is famous for the beauty of its beaches and the clear water of its seas, it also hosts a Snow Festival! Yes, because until the advent of refrigerators with iceboxes, the trade of 'nivalora' existed, meaning the collection, accumulation and transportation of snow which was used to keep food cool but also for Sicilian sorbet-making. The Madonie snow-makers were active for three centuries and had developed very effective techniques for compressing, insulating and transporting snow. The festival is held on the Madonie massif every third Sunday in July.