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Sicily - A Photographic TourAt the centre of the Mediterranean, but on the periphery of Europe lays the island of Sicily. With an exotic appeal that sets it apart from mainland Italy, Sicily has long been known as a "melting pot" of ancient cultures and peoples. Sixteen foreign dominations have touched, changed and marked the Sicilian soul. First the Greeks and the Romans, then the Arabs and Normans, and finally, the French, Spanish and Italians, all of them contributing to an unparalleled historical legacy. The conquerors have left, not only an abundance of art, architecture and archaeological remains, but have transformed the landscape, fashioned the cultural eccentricities, influenced the mixed appearance of the inhabitants and shaped the social attitudes unique to Sicily and the Sicilians.
The tour itinerary has been designed specifically for serious photographers; to ensure that our time is spent in the most photogenic areas. Each region and specific place has been carefully chosen in order to explore the great photographic vastness diversity of the Sicilian culture, history, landscape and people. We will visit mountainous, costal, volcanic and farmland areas for landscapes, a number of large and important cities for markets and hidden villages for, architecture and people, and many small as well as cemeteries and a forgotten ghost town. While the tour must have a definite outline and format, a flexible itinerary may be adapted as required to accommodate for the unexpected opportunities, and the serendipitous twists, which often transpire during tours. Ultimately the emphasis throughout is on seeing, and the priority is to ensure good creative photography, providing an ample amount of time each day so participants will have the opportunity to explore without being rushed. This tour is for anyone passionate about photography, from novice to experienced amateur or professional who want to expand their vision while discovering the Island’s social, cultural and geographical history through photography. This tour will provide an opportunity to meet with people who are totally immersed in photography. Time spent as a group can be both a visual and an emotional journey and is conducive to exchanging ideas, sharing enthusiasms and refreshing creative energies. Click to see our Sicily Photo Gallery
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In Palermo, explore the Arab district La Kalsa with its winding cobblestone streets where laundry flutters overhead and the palaces line the Piazza Marina. Photograph Ragusa and Noto, the jewels of Sicilian baroque architecture. This area was devastated by an earthquake and rebuilt in 1693. Stone filigres,menacing gargoyles and wrought iron wonders decorate the ornate buildings and churches. Explore Catania, Sicily's second largest city. It is overshadowed by Mt. Etna and its streets and monuments are made of lava. Castllammare Del Golfo is a photographic joy and is a small fishing village where the small boats are colorful and the fisherman tend to their nets in the piazza. DetailsDates Fee Deposit Group Size |
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