STANDOUT CERAMICS
Step into a home in Sicily and you’re likely
to find ceramic earthenware in the kitchen.
The colorful Maiolica pottery unique to Sicily
began production around 2800 B.C. and
owes its longevity to the strength of Sicilian
clay. The region of Caltagirone is where it all
began, but these days Monreale or Santo
Stefano di Camastra are where visitors can
see ceramic artists in their glory.
The Cathedral of Monreale shows the intricate
mosaic work that’s a feature of Sicilian ceramics
— its mosaic Biblical figures bring the word of
God to life. In Santo Stefano di Camastra, the
Museo della Ceramica stands out for its ancient
ceramic tiles and collections of everyday art
objects that trace the presence of ceramics in
Sicilian life. In any town, step into galleries and
shops to find the work of local artisans. If you’re
looking for a souvenir to take home, you can’t go
wrong with handcrafted pottery.
Colorful Maiolica pottery on display
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