Sicilian Collection (#3)

Noto, Sicily, Italy. Rebuilt after a devastating earthquake in 1693, the town of Noto contains many fine examples of Baroque architecture

San Giorgio Church, Modica, Sicily, Italy. A fine example of Sicilian Baroque architecture, this church was rebuilt to a design by Rosario Gagliardi in the 18th century after being damaged in an

Modica, Sicily, Italy. At the centre is the Church of San Giorgio, a fine example of Sicilian Baroque architecture built to a design by Rosario Gagliardi in the 18th century after the previous church

Ragusa Ibla, Sicily, Italy. The old part of the city of Ragusa, Ragusa Ibla is well known for its Baroque architecture, including the Basilica of San Giorgio (top right)

Sicily, c1910

Sicilian Galley, 1838. From A Display of the Naval Flags of All Nations. Collected from the Best Authorities. [Fisher, Son, & Co. London, 1838]

Messina, 1838. From A Display of the Naval Flags of All Nations. Collected from the Best Authorities. [Fisher, Son, & Co. London, 1838]

Sicily, 1838. From A Display of the Naval Flags of All Nations. Collected from the Best Authorities. [Fisher, Son, & Co. London, 1838]

The Latomie, Syracuse, Sicily, Italy, 1927. Artist: Eugen Poppel
The Latomie, Syracuse, Sicily, Italy, 1927. The Latomie are stone quarries that were also used as prisons in ancient times. From Italien in Bildern, by Eugen Poppel [August Scherl, Berlin, 1927]

View of the town from the Greek Theatre, Syracuse, Sicily, Italy, 1927. Artist: Eugen Poppel
View of the town from the Greek Theatre, Syracuse, Sicily, Italy, 1927. The Greek Theatre of Syracuse was built by Greek colonists in the 5th century BC

View of the sulphur mines, Agrigento, Sicily, Italy, 1927. Artist: Eugen Poppel
View of the sulphur mines, Agrigento, Sicily, Italy, 1927. Sulphur and potash were mined at Agrigento on the southern coast of Sicily from Minoan times until the 1970s

Stage and dressing-room of the Greek Theatre, Taormina, Sicily, Italy, 1927. Artist: Eugen Poppel
Stage and dressing-room of the Greek Theatre, Taormina, Sicily, Italy, 1927. Although known as the Greek Theatre, the ruins are actually of a Roman theatre built in the 2nd century BC on the site of

Part of the Greek Theatre, Taormina, Sicily, 1927. Artist: Eugen Poppel
Part of the Greek Theatre, Taormina, Sicily, 1927. Although known as the Greek Theatre, the ruins are actually of a Roman theatre built in the 2nd century BC on the site of an earlier Greek building

Stage of the Greek Theatre, Taormina, Sicily, Italy, 1927. Artist: Eugen Poppel
Stage of the Greek Theatre, Taormina, Sicily, Italy, 1927. Mount Etna is in the background. Although known as the Greek Theatre

Resting outside a church, Taormina, Sicily, Italy, 1927. Artist: Eugen Poppel
Resting outside a church, Taormina, Sicily, Italy, 1927. From Italien in Bildern, by Eugen Poppel [August Scherl, Berlin, 1927]

Street in Taormina, Sicily, Italy, 1927. Artist: Eugen Poppel
Street in Taormina, Sicily, Italy, 1927. From Italien in Bildern, by Eugen Poppel [August Scherl, Berlin, 1927]

Entrance of a church, Taormina, Sicily, Italy, 1927. Artist: Eugen Poppel
Entrance of a church, Taormina, Sicily, Italy, 1927. From Italien in Bildern, by Eugen Poppel [August Scherl, Berlin, 1927]

Funeral procession, Taormina, Sicily, Italy, 1927. Artist: Eugen Poppel
Funeral procession, Taormina, Sicily, Italy, 1927. From Italien in Bildern, by Eugen Poppel [August Scherl, Berlin, 1927]

Garden, Taormina, Sicily, Italy, 1927. Artist: Eugen Poppel
Garden, Taormina, Sicily, Italy, 1927. From Italien in Bildern, by Eugen Poppel [August Scherl, Berlin, 1927]

A quiet corner of Taormina, Sicily, Italy, 1927. Artist: Eugen Poppel
A quiet corner of Taormina, Sicily, Italy, 1927. From Italien in Bildern, by Eugen Poppel [August Scherl, Berlin, 1927]

House from the time of Islamic rule, Taormina, Sicily, Italy, 1927. Artist: Eugen Poppel
House from the time of Islamic rule, Taormina, Sicily, Italy, 1927. Sicily was under Arab rule from 827 until the Normans completed their conquest of the island in 1091

Catania Cathedral, Sicily, Italy, 1927. Artist: Eugen Poppel
Catania Cathedral, Sicily, Italy, 1927. The Baroque cathedral of Catania was built in the 18th century after the previous church was almost completely destroyed by an earthquake in 1693

Public fountain, Taormina, Sicily, Italy, 1927. Artist: Eugen Poppel
Public fountain, Taormina, Sicily, Italy, 1927. From Italien in Bildern, by Eugen Poppel [August Scherl, Berlin, 1927]

Public fountain, Palermo, Sicily, Italy, 1927. Artist: Eugen Poppel
Public fountain, Palermo, Sicily, Italy, 1927. From Italien in Bildern, by Eugen Poppel [August Scherl, Berlin, 1927]

Ruins of a small chapel, Palermo, Sicily, Italy, 1927. Artist: Eugen Poppel
Ruins of a small chapel, Palermo, Sicily, Italy, 1927. From Italien in Bildern, by Eugen Poppel [August Scherl, Berlin, 1927]

Goats on the steps of the Cathedral, Palermo, Sicily, Italy, 1927. Artist: Eugen Poppel
Goats on the steps of the Cathedral, Palermo, Sicily, Italy, 1927. Construction of Palermos cathedral began in 1184 but continued for many centuries

Part of the cemetery, Palermo, Sicily, Italy, 1927. Artist: Eugen Poppel
Part of the cemetery, Palermo, Sicily, Italy, 1927. From Italien in Bildern, by Eugen Poppel [August Scherl, Berlin, 1927]

Catacombs of the Capuchins, Palermo, Sicily, Italy, 1927. Artist: Eugen Poppel
Catacombs of the Capuchins, Palermo, Sicily, Italy, 1927. The Capuchins are an order of friars in the Catholic Church, among the chief off-shoots of the Franciscans

Cloisters of the Benedictine Monastery, Monreale, Sicily, Italy, 1927. Artist: Eugen Poppel
Cloisters of the Benedictine Monastery, Monreale, Sicily, Italy, 1927. The monastery was founded in the 12th century under the rule of the Norman King William II

Interior of Monreale Cathedral, Sicily, Italy, 1927. Artist: Eugen Poppel
Interior of Monreale Cathedral, Sicily, Italy, 1927. The 12th-century cathedral of Santa Maria la Nuova is a blend of Arab

Main entrance of the Cathedral, Palermo, Sicily, Italy, 1927. Artist: Eugen Poppel
Main entrance of the Cathedral, Palermo, Sicily, Italy, 1927. Construction of Palermos cathedral began in 1184 but continued for many centuries

Doors of Monreale Cathedral, Sicily, Italy, 1927. Artist: Eugen Poppel
Doors of Monreale Cathedral, Sicily, Italy, 1927. The 12th-century cathedral of Santa Maria la Nuova is a blend of Arab, Byzantine

Church of San Giovanni degli Eremiti, Palermo, Sicily, Italy, 1927. Artist: Eugen Poppel
Church of San Giovanni degli Eremiti (St John of the Hermits), Palermo, Sicily, Italy, 1927. The church was founded in the 6th century but became a mosque after the Arab conquest of Sicily

Sicilian Mountain Stronghold Stormed, 1943. Allied bren carriers taking supplies into the captured town of Centuripe. In 1943 during World War II with the liberation of Sicily the town of Centuripe

Catania and Mount Etna, Sicily, Italy, late 19th or early 20th century. Lantern slide

At the quay, Messina harbour, Sicily, Italy, late 19th or early 20th century. Lantern slide

Monk, Sicily, Italy, late 19th or early 20th century. Artist: L Toms
Monk, Sicily, Italy, late 19th or early 20th century. Lantern slide

Cart, Palermo, Sicily, c1923. A print from Countries of the World, Volume VI, edited by JA Hammerton, The Fleetway House, London, c1923

Mule with water kegs, Sicily, Italy, c1923. Artist: AW Cutler
Mule with water kegs, Sicily, Italy, c1923. A print from Countries of the World, Volume VI, edited by JA Hammerton, The Fleetway House, London, c1923

Street scene, Taormina, Sicily, Italy, c1923. A print from Countries of the World, Volume VI, edited by JA Hammerton, The Fleetway House, London, c1923

Piazza del Duomo (Cathedral Square), Catania, Sicily, Italy, c1923. This monument is a fountain with an elephant, the symbol of the city

Earthquake damage in the Piazza Cavallotti, Messina, Sicily, Italy, December 1908. Messina was almost totally destroyed by an earthquake and tsunami on 28th December 1908

Vincenzo Bellini (1801-1835), Italian composer, 20th century

St Agatha, virgin and martyr, 1886. St Agatha was martyred at Catania in Sicily during the Decian persecution of Christians of 250-253

Garibaldi Garden, Palermo, Sicily, Italy, early 20th century(?)

Catacombs of the Capuchins, Palermo, Italy, c1920s-c1930s(?). The Capuchins are an order of friars in the Catholic Church, among the chief off-shoots of the Franciscans

Date palms, Palermo, Sicily, Italy, c1920s-c1930s(?)

St Vitus, 1365-1367 (1955). Artist: Master Theodoric
St Vitus, 1365-1367 (1955). Born in Sicily, St Vitus was martyred in 303 during the persecution of Christians by the co-Emperors Diocletian and Maximian. Pragues cathedral is named for him

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