“Sicily is the most beautiful region in Italy, an incredible orgy of colors, scents and light,” said Sigmund Freud, the father of psychoanalysis. And he is by no means the only fan of the colorful island in southern Italy. Oscar Wilde and Johann Wolfgang von Goethe are also among the famous Sicily lovers. But what is the great attraction of the Italian island, which is home to Europe’s most active volcano – Mount Etna – and is famous for its mafia history on the one hand and the legendary street food at the market in Palermo on the other?
Sicily as an island of contrasts
That’s what travel photographer Martin Engelmann wanted to find out – and moved his life to Sicily for several months. He strolled through the fishing villages, climbed Mount Etna, tasted Palermo and walked in the footsteps of the past. He captured the results of this exciting journey in photographs. In his illustrated book “Sicily. Jewel in the Heart of the Mediterranean” he takes readers on a journey through an island that is characterized by contrasts. Mountains and sea. Modernity and antiquity. Tradition and tourism.
Engelmann not only shows which places are hidden away from the beaten tourist track on the island, but also takes a look at the impressive history of Sicily. It is about alliances and disagreements, war and peace – and yes, even the mafia. Above all, however, the illustrated book shows that Sicily is much more than the reputation that precedes the island. Sicily is also Dolce Vita, but with a certain island charm.
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