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Once upon a time, the Centenary Hills …

Posted on 18/09/2022 (23/02/2025) by Grazia Musumeci

The mountains called “Centenary” have for a long time witnessed a terrible and spectacular eruption of Mt. Etna. It took place on August 20th, 1852, and lasted almost one year (ended in May 1853). To call them “mountains” may seem exaggerated, in fact now they are little more than hills – small craters that emerge […]

Enjoying Piedimonte Etneo at the time of harvest

Posted on 11/09/2022 (23/02/2025) by Grazia Musumeci

There is a small town “on the way” that leads to some of the most beautiful places on Mount Etna. This village bears an important name, Piedimonte Etneo, which indicates its being at the foot (piedi) of the famous mountain (monte). Yet few people stop here and let themselves be fascinated by its history and […]

Solicchiata, the story of a good Etna wine

Posted on 05/09/2022 (23/02/2025) by Grazia Musumeci

Solicchiata is a village that belongs to the municipality of Castiglione di Sicilia. This is that lucky corner of the territory – between East Etna and North Etna – where the soil is very rich and generates wonders of food and wine. The name is a bit funny but absolutely suitable, it means “slice of […]

Exploring the Museum of Lava in Viagrande

Posted on 28/08/2022 (23/02/2025) by Grazia Musumeci

Today it is called the Museum of Etna and is naturally dedicated to the volcano that dominates the territory to which it belongs. But also to other volcanoes. For many people, though, the museum of Viagrande in the district of Catania is still the “Museum of Lava” because this name has much more charm. And […]

Torchlight procession in August on Mt Etna

Posted on 21/08/2022 (23/02/2025) by Grazia Musumeci

The torchlight processions in the mountains are now a common sight. It is easier to see them in winter, when the snow contrasts with the glow of the fire. It was the Alpine people who taught the world this tradition, filling certain cold nights on the highest peaks in Europe with lights. And the tradition […]