Palermo - the capital of Sicily - is a destination with a difference. The city is a treasure trove of original monuments and works of art, combined with architecture of grand proportions. Yet it also has a grittier side, shown by the continuing influence of the mafia. Jeremy Dummett here provides a [...]
A historical guide to Syracuse. It explores Syracuse's place within the island and the wider Mediterranean. It offers detailed descriptions of the principal monuments from each period in the city's life, explaining their physical location as well as their historical context.[...]