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On June 2 at Castiglione di Sicilia: Etna, history and beauty

Posted on 26/05/2025 by Grazia Musumeci

June 2nd is an important holiday in Italy. It is a reminder of the importance and value of our republic and the sacrifices that were made to achieve this result, this victory of the institutions after World War 2. The celebrations for this day often include military parades and concerts, but most people celebrate June […]

When Goethe visited Mount Etna

Posted on 19/05/2025 by Grazia Musumeci

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749-1832) is perhaps one of the most important and multifaceted German intellectuals of all time, famous not only for his writings but also for his experiences. And among those experiences there was a very successful “trip to Italy” that also took him to Etna. Among the famous people who visited the […]

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, […]

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 […]

“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 […]