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Leonardo da Vinci and Mount Etna

Posted on 28/04/2025 by Grazia Musumeci

Leonardo da Vinci and Mount Etna. What does it mean? Has the great Florentine genius ever really been to our volcano to the point of studying it and being fascinated by it? It must be said right away that Leonardo, precisely because of the genius that he was, ALSO studied the energies of the earth, […]

Five souvenirs you should buy on Mt Etna

Posted on 19/04/2025 by Grazia Musumeci

What souvenirs will you bring back with you, to remember your spectacular trip to Mount Etna? What memories will you make your own in order to see those moments, those emotions on our great volcano again? Tourists visiting Sicily tend to always buy the same old, now stereotyped objects: the cart, the “Pupo” in armour, […]

Easter and Easter Monday: some ideas between Simeto and Alcantara

Posted on 14/04/2025 (14/04/2025) by Grazia Musumeci

If you find yourself in Sicily during the Easter holidays, definitely head towards Mount Etna and its surroundings – near and far – to build a fascinating itinerary linked to these celebrations. Here we will give you some ideas to enjoy Holy Week around our volcano, between particular rituals and breathtaking views. And to give […]

Etna: new paroxysmal phase

Posted on 07/04/2025 by Grazia Musumeci

Mount Etna has entered a new paroxysmal phase, as is usual for this perpetually active volcano, accustomed to “changing its attitude” from time to time. The episodes characterized by small explosions, with lively lava fountains from the South East crater, are repeated with a certain consistency. Unfortunately, the bad weather of the last few weeks […]

“Be passionate about nature!”: interview with volcanologist Dr. Salvatore Caffo

Posted on 31/03/2025 (31/03/2025) by Grazia Musumeci

There are people who remain impressed in your mind for the energy they emanate. Salvatore (Salvo) Caffo has been one of these people, ever since he worked as a volcanologist manager at Parco dell’Etna … while simultaneously actively educating and working in the Etna area. A job, the one at at Park of Etna, that […]