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The Goddess of Morgantina and the Tea House in Raddusa.

The famous Greek sculpture of the fifth century BC was stolen 30 years ago before being bought by Paul Ghetty Museum in Malibu, who has returned after a long negotiation. Together with the Goddess returned Acroliths of Demeter and Kore and 15 Silver. The museum houses artifacts from Aidone Morgantina and from the hill of the Citadel, the site on which it was originally founded … Continue reading The Goddess of Morgantina and the Tea House in Raddusa.

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Fiumara d’Arte: a Land-Art park near Messina.

The Villa Margi‘s Camper Stop, two kilometers from Santo Stefano di Camastra (Messina) near the sea, is the ideal place from which to visit the Fiumara d’Arte monumental sculpture park wanted by the patron Antonio Presti. As soon as the road from SS 113 leads to Villa Margi, there is the monumental and great Sea Window by Tano Festa. Above, on the mountain, you can see the … Continue reading Fiumara d’Arte: a Land-Art park near Messina.

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Belice Valley 2: the European largest permanent outdoor Art installation.

In January 1968 a catastrophic earthquake destroyed Gibellina and some of the surrounding towns in Sicily’s parched Belice Valley. When reconstruction began on New Gibellina in the 1970s, the local mayor Ludovico Corrao invited prominent artists to help shape the town, turning this sleepy valley into an international centre for contemporary and performing arts. The town of Gibellina is truly a surprise. The city plant … Continue reading Belice Valley 2: the European largest permanent outdoor Art installation.

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