Luchino Visconti directed the 1963 film based on Giuseppe Tomasi's novel. Burt Lancaster stars as Sicilian nobleman Don Fabrizio Corbera. Film won Palme d'Or at 1963 Cannes Film Festival. Original 205-minute version shortened to 195 minutes for Cannes
Located 15 km west and 11 km south of Catania, Sicily. Comprises NAS I (support facility) and NAS II (operations base). Home to over 4,000 troops, civilians, and family members
Sicilian pizza originated in Italy's Sicily region. Traditional version was thick-crusted and rectangular, reaching North America. Topped with tomatoes, herbs, onions, anchovies, and strong cheeses. Local variations exist among Palermo, Syracuse, Messina, and Catania
Upcoming action-adventure game developed by Hangar 13 and published by 2K. Set in 1900s Sicily, featuring San Celeste town from Mafia II. Scheduled for release in mid 2025 on PS5, Windows, and Xbox Series X/S
Roman provinces were administrative regions outside Italy under Republic and Empire. Each province was governed by Roman governor appointed by senatorial rank. First permanent province was Sicily after First Punic War. Provinces gradually became geographically defined after 180 BC
Italian names reflect regional identity and ancestry. Many names indicate patronyms, matronyms, or occupations. Some names describe physical characteristics or historical events. Many names have suffixes indicating gender or family history