Once upon a time, the Centenary Hills …


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 […]

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Exploring the Museum of Lava in Viagrande


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 […]

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Torchlight procession in August on Mt Etna


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 […]

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