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Sicilian Baroque
Sicilian Baroque is the distinctive form of Baroque architecture that took hold on the isl...
published: 02 Nov 2013
Sicilian Baroque
Sicilian Baroque
Sicilian Baroque is the distinctive form of Baroque architecture that took hold on the island of Sicily, off the southern coast of Italy, in the 17th and 18th centuries. The style is recognizable not only by its typical Baroque curves and flourishes, but also by its grinning masks and putti and a particular flamboyance that has given Sicily a unique architectural identity. The Sicilian Baroque style came to fruition during a major surge of rebuilding following the massive earthquake in 1693. Previously, the Baroque style had been used on the island in a naïve and parochial manner, having evolved from hybrid native architecture rather than being derived from the great Baroque architects of Rome. After the earthquake, local architects, many of them trained in Rome, were given plentiful opportunities to recreate the more sophisticated Baroque architecture that had become popular in mainland Italy; the work of these local architects — and the new genre of architectural engravings that they pioneered — inspired more local architects to follow their lead. Around 1730, Sicilian architects had developed a confidence in their use of the Baroque style. Their particular interpretation led to further evolution to a personalised and highly localised art form on the island. From the 1780s onwards, the style was gradually replaced by the newly-fashionable neoclassicism. The highly decorative Sicilian Baroque period lasted barely fifty years, and perfectly reflected the social order of the island at a time when, nominally ruled by Spain, it was in fact governed by a wealthy and often extravagant aristocracy into whose hands ownership of the primarily agricultural economy was highly concentrated. Its Baroque architecture gives the island an architectural character that has lasted into the 21st century.- published: 02 Nov 2013
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Sensational Sicily
Sicily is directly adjacent to the region of Calabria via the Strait of Messina to the eas...
published: 12 Jul 2007
author: newrealm06
Sensational Sicily
Sensational Sicily
Sicily is directly adjacent to the region of Calabria via the Strait of Messina to the east. The early Roman name for Sicily was Trinacria, alluding to its t...- published: 12 Jul 2007
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- author: newrealm06
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Noto in Sicily
Noto in Sicily is presented by Alessandro Sorbello Sorbello Productions http://www.alessan...
published: 10 Aug 2007
author: newrealm06
Noto in Sicily
Noto in Sicily
Noto in Sicily is presented by Alessandro Sorbello Sorbello Productions http://www.alessandrosorbello.com as part of the Sensational Sicily Project http://ww...- published: 10 Aug 2007
- views: 18398
- author: newrealm06
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Cathedral Square, Catania , Sicily
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Alan-Heaths-History-Page/173472422695696 On 11 January 1693...
published: 12 Jan 2013
author: Alan Heath
Cathedral Square, Catania , Sicily
Cathedral Square, Catania , Sicily
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Alan-Heaths-History-Page/173472422695696 On 11 January 1693 at approximately 21:00, an earthquake measuring around 7.4 on the ...- published: 12 Jan 2013
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- author: Alan Heath
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Ragusa
Ragusa The origins of Ragusa can be traced back to the 2nd millennium BC, when in its area...
published: 30 Dec 2011
author: Paul Budde
Ragusa
Ragusa
Ragusa The origins of Ragusa can be traced back to the 2nd millennium BC, when in its area there were several settlements of the ancient Sicels. The current ...- published: 30 Dec 2011
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- author: Paul Budde
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Noto: A Baroque Tale - Sicily - Italia.it
A visit to the Val di Noto is a discovery of an exciting chapter in the history of man. Fo...
published: 21 Jan 2013
author: JoinItaly
Noto: A Baroque Tale - Sicily - Italia.it
Noto: A Baroque Tale - Sicily - Italia.it
A visit to the Val di Noto is a discovery of an exciting chapter in the history of man. Following the terrible earthquake of 1693, the people of the Noto Val...- published: 21 Jan 2013
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- author: JoinItaly
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Late Baroque Towns of the Val di Noto Sicily Italy - UNESCO World Heritage Site
Ferries to Sicily: http://ferriessicily.com/ The Val di Noto owes its fame to the reconstr...
published: 30 Nov 2010
author: THEWORLDOFTRAVEL
Late Baroque Towns of the Val di Noto Sicily Italy - UNESCO World Heritage Site
Late Baroque Towns of the Val di Noto Sicily Italy - UNESCO World Heritage Site
Ferries to Sicily: http://ferriessicily.com/ The Val di Noto owes its fame to the reconstruction which underwent after the year 1693, when the entire area wa...- published: 30 Nov 2010
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- author: THEWORLDOFTRAVEL
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Noto Antica Sicily mammasicily.wmv
http://www.mammasicily.com The ancient Noto, lies on the Alveria hill. Destroyed by the 16...
published: 06 Jan 2012
author: mammaSicily
Noto Antica Sicily mammasicily.wmv
Noto Antica Sicily mammasicily.wmv
http://www.mammasicily.com The ancient Noto, lies on the Alveria hill. Destroyed by the 1693 earthquake, is still there. With its ruins of all the time: gree...- published: 06 Jan 2012
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- author: mammaSicily
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Noto, the superb Baroque City of Sicily, Italy
http://www.merchantissimo.ch . Noto, the superb Baroque City of Sicily, Italy - Merchantis...
published: 12 Oct 2008
author: merchantissimo
Noto, the superb Baroque City of Sicily, Italy
Noto, the superb Baroque City of Sicily, Italy
http://www.merchantissimo.ch . Noto, the superb Baroque City of Sicily, Italy - Merchantissimo (www.merchantissimo.com) to promote the Tourism Incoming in th...- published: 12 Oct 2008
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- author: merchantissimo
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Ispica (RG) Sicily Italy
The town as seen today after the earthquake destruction all over the valley in 1693. Nice,...
published: 18 Apr 2008
author: Pablo Bisquera
Ispica (RG) Sicily Italy
Ispica (RG) Sicily Italy
The town as seen today after the earthquake destruction all over the valley in 1693. Nice, hospitable and generous people. Good Sicilian food and natural bea...- published: 18 Apr 2008
- views: 936
- author: Pablo Bisquera
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Two Days in Catania, Silicy
Catania ([kaˈtaːnja] is an Italian city on the east coast of Sicily facing the Ionian Sea,...
published: 12 May 2013
author: samsays
Two Days in Catania, Silicy
Two Days in Catania, Silicy
Catania ([kaˈtaːnja] is an Italian city on the east coast of Sicily facing the Ionian Sea, between Messina and Syracuse. It is the second-largest city in Sic...- published: 12 May 2013
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- author: samsays
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Visit Etna in Sicily | Travel Guide | Travel Tips | Tourism Italy
World Tube https://www.youtube.com/user/World1Tube Travel Guide Sicily http://bit.ly/124XY...
published: 17 Jun 2013
author: World1Tube
Visit Etna in Sicily | Travel Guide | Travel Tips | Tourism Italy
Visit Etna in Sicily | Travel Guide | Travel Tips | Tourism Italy
World Tube https://www.youtube.com/user/World1Tube Travel Guide Sicily http://bit.ly/124XYM9 Shepherd Entertainment takes you on a tour of Etna in Sicily, th...- published: 17 Jun 2013
- views: 93
- author: World1Tube
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Noto the town
Noto Antica was mentioned by the Romans in a treaty from 263 BCE. Later it was a rich Norm...
published: 31 Dec 2011
author: Paul Budde
Noto the town
Noto the town
Noto Antica was mentioned by the Romans in a treaty from 263 BCE. Later it was a rich Norman city. In 1503 king Ferdinand III gave it the title of civitas in...- published: 31 Dec 2011
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- author: Paul Budde
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Siracusa in Sicily
Siracusa in Sensational Sicily http://www.SensationalSicily.com is presented by Alessandro...
published: 09 Aug 2007
author: newrealm06
Siracusa in Sicily
Siracusa in Sicily
Siracusa in Sensational Sicily http://www.SensationalSicily.com is presented by Alessandro Sorbello http://www.AlessandroSorbello.com showcase one of the mos...- published: 09 Aug 2007
- views: 40896
- author: newrealm06
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Registro Aurelia - Spring Meeting 2012 of the Registro Aurelia in Catania (Sicily)
Our spring meeting this year took us to Sicily, more precisely to Catania, and the Etna. 7...
published: 28 Jan 2014
Registro Aurelia - Spring Meeting 2012 of the Registro Aurelia in Catania (Sicily)
Registro Aurelia - Spring Meeting 2012 of the Registro Aurelia in Catania (Sicily)
Our spring meeting this year took us to Sicily, more precisely to Catania, and the Etna. 7 Aurelias met at Genova on Thursday to board the ferry with destination Palermo. A good occasion to renew friendships, and a forced 24 hours rest before the arduous task of navigating Sicilian roads. On arrival on Friday night we drove the 210 km separating Palermo from Catania on the central highway, arriving round midnight at the hotel, where the other participants were waiting. On Saturday all participants left for Aci Trezza where we saw the Faraglioni, those lava spires emerging from the sea, which are said to have been thrown by the cyclop Polyphemus at Ulysse's boat. We also visited the fort at Aci Castello and the Casa del Nespolo, scene of the novel "I Malaviglia" by Giovanni Verga, describing the life of a poor fishermen family in Sicily in the 19th century. That novel was used by Luchino Visconti for his neorealist film "La Terra Trema". The following lunch enabled us to sample fish in all its variations, accompanied by the suitable liquid products of the island. The evening gala dinner took place at Palazzo Manganelli, superb 18th century Palace in Catania, on the main floor, with doors opening on a hanging garden. It was built following the earthquake of 1693 on the remains of the 14th century house. Meanwhile our cars were exhibited on the Piazza del Duomo, enjoyed by the numerous Saturday night public. Sunday took us on the north side on the Etna, to Feudo Vagliasindi: Rural tourism at its best, a big villa on the north side of the Etna, near Randazzo, where we tasted local specialities. Nice period winery, with enormous oak barrels. Well worth a return visit and a night stay, very nice rooms are available (http://www.feudovagliasindi.it/). In the evening we visited Catania, and the museum of the Cathedral. Monday saw the cars climbing the Etna, enjoying themselves on a beautiful curvy road that was constructed under Mussolini, until we reached the funivia (cablecar) that takes you from 1910 m to 2500 m. From there special all terrain IVECOS and UNIMOGS took us further up to 3000 m, where we walked to a side crater that was smoking ominously. The last buffet which we took in a mountain restaurant was suitably accompanied by local musicians, playing Sicilian songs, and opera airs from Bellini. It was already time to say good bye, and to thank the organisers, who had cared so well for us over that long week-end. (Sébastien Simon, May 2012) http://www.registroaurelia.com/meeting_180512.php "Gita di Primavera" 2012 del Registro Aurelia a Catania (Sicilia) La nostra "Gita di primavera" di quest'anno ci ha portato in Sicilia, più precisamente a Catania, e sull'Etna. Il ritrovo di 7 Aurelia è stato a Genova il giovedì, per imbarcarsi sul traghetto con destinazione Palermo. Una buona occasione per ritrovare amicizie, e un forzato riposo di 24 ore, prima dell'arduo compito di guidare sulle strade siciliane. Arrivati venerdì sera abbiamo percorso 210 km che separano Palermo da Catania sulla autostrada, arrivando verso mezzanotte presso l'hotel, dove gli altri partecipanti ci stavano aspettando. Il sabato con tutti i partecipanti ci siamo diretti ad Aci Trezza, dove abbiamo visto i Faraglioni, quelle guglie di lava che emergono dal mare, che si dice siano stati gettate dal ciclope Polifemo sulla Barca di Ulisse. Abbiamo anche visitato il forte di Aci Castello e la Casa del Nespolo, scena del romanzo "I Malaviglia" di Giovanni Verga, che descrive la vita di una povera famiglia di pescatori nella Sicilia del XIX secolo. Da questo romanzo è stato tratto da Luchino Visconti il film neorealista "La Terra Trema". Il pranzo di seguito ci ha permesso di degustare pesce in tutte le sue varianti, accompagnate da abbondanti libagioni con vini prodotti sull'isola. La cena di gala si è svolta in serata a Palazzo Manganelli, superbo palazzo del XVIII secolo a Catania, al piano nobile, con porte che si aprono su un giardino pensile. E 'stato costruito a seguito del terremoto del 1693 sui resti di una casa del XIV secolo. Nel frattempo le nostre vetture erano esposte sulla Piazza del Duomo, avvenimento apprezzato dai numerosi cittadini presenti il sabato sera. Domenica ci ha portato sul lato nord dell'Etna, a Feudo Vagliasindi: il meglio del turismo rurale, una grande villa sul lato nord dell'Etna, nei pressi di Randazzo, dove abbiamo assaggiato le specialità locali. E degustato i vini di loro produzione con visita alla cantina con le sue enormi botti di rovere. Vale la pena di ritornare anche per una notte, essendo disponibili camere molto belle (http://www.feudovagliasindi.it/). ... http://www.registroaurelia.com/meeting_180512_it.php- published: 28 Jan 2014
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Noto Siracusa Sicily Italy
Noto, a town listed as one of the Patrimony of UNESCO. It is reconstructed after the earth...
published: 23 Apr 2008
author: Pablo Bisquera
Noto Siracusa Sicily Italy
Noto Siracusa Sicily Italy
Noto, a town listed as one of the Patrimony of UNESCO. It is reconstructed after the earthquake in 1693. Noto, una bella città ricostruita in stile tardo bar...- published: 23 Apr 2008
- views: 633
- author: Pablo Bisquera
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SICILIA (Sicily) Italy
Sicily is the largest island in the Mediterranean and is the most diverse region in Italy,...
published: 09 Jan 2010
author: TravelVideoStore
SICILIA (Sicily) Italy
SICILIA (Sicily) Italy
Sicily is the largest island in the Mediterranean and is the most diverse region in Italy, a land of gods and natural forces and a place of ancient cultures....- published: 09 Jan 2010
- views: 1634
- author: TravelVideoStore
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Sensational Sicily - An Overview
Presented by Alessandro Sorbello http://www.alessandrosorbello Sensational Sicily http://w...
published: 21 Jul 2007
author: newrealm06
Sensational Sicily - An Overview
Sensational Sicily - An Overview
Presented by Alessandro Sorbello http://www.alessandrosorbello Sensational Sicily http://www.sensationalsicily.com SICILY Provinces: Palermo, http://www.yout...- published: 21 Jul 2007
- views: 183847
- author: newrealm06