Inside Sicily

The cradle of architectural styles, Sicily reflects an unrivalled fusion of its Greco-Roman heritage, Byzantine and Arab influences, and the opulence of its Baroque period.

An ode to the ever-changing landscapes of the Mediterranean's largest island, this book offers a fascinating journey from the coastline of Sicily and the Aeolian Islands to the volcanic foothills of Mount Etna. From the gilded, frescoed ceilings of aristocratic palaces to the muted tones of rustic, sun-bleached dwellings, it reveals the rich palette of styles at the heart of Sicily's enigmatic soul. It includes Casa Cuseni, the home of English painter Robert Kitson, which welcomed personalities such as Giacomo Balla and D.H. Lawrence, and the Aeolian retreat of Ettore Sottsass and Barbara Radice.