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| An itinerary leading to the innermost part of the Island there is the small town of Caltagirone which jealously preserves important features of its own historic, artistic and folk traditions. Caltagirone was once the location of a Saracen fortress but this high mountain town was rebuilt following the earthquake of 1963. Caltagirone has a certain small town Sicilian charm and its name evokes immediately in mind its most famous ceramic art. For this reason, the array of colours taking form in objects made of terracotta leave the visitor spellbound. In Caltagirone the tradition of ceramics has ancient roots, a tradition that has persisted until the present day. Archaeological remains suggest a constant human presence form the Bronze Age to Roman times. The Moors have left their influence through the castle to the north of the church of S.Maria del Monte. Caltagirone attracts visitors because it offers various cultural events and activities. The B&B is located off the famous main steps in central Caltagirone where one can live the history of ceramic art in Sicily. | |||
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Founded
during the Norman era, Piazza Armerina's historical quarter has
some beautiful churches, including a Baroque cathedral, as well
as a well-preserved fortress (Spinelli Castle), but most visitors
come here to see the Roman Villa, with its magnificent mosaics.
Located a few kilometers outside town, the villa is one of the largest
Roman dwellings of its kind to have survived antiquity, and probably
belonged to a wealthy patrician. Depicting scenes from daily life,
such as hunting, the mosaics are as remarkable for their sociological
value as for their artistry. One of these, showing women clad in
two-piece swimsuits exercising with barbells, could well describe
a scene typical of the twentieth century. |
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| B&B Caltagirone |
click the foto for details Price Euro 35 per day per person
click the foto for details
Other b&b accommodation in Piazza Armerina
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