Pantelleria, Sicily, August 2020 026
Pantelleria, which literally means “the wind’s daughter”, is also defined as the “black pearl” of the Mediterranean and is the biggest of the Sicilian satellite islands. Being a truly magical and still unspoiled spot, the island is a paradise on earth. Due to its volcanic origins, its structure is quite peculiar, with a harmonic combination of natural and man-made elements. Strong winds and dryness have brought its inhabitants to create some architectural features that, over the centuries, have become a trademark; that is the case of the “dammusi”, typical dwellings with domed ceilings that are a symbol of the island, or its terracing and typical gardens.
Pantelleria, Sicily, August 2020 026
Pantelleria, which literally means “the wind’s daughter”, is also defined as the “black pearl” of the Mediterranean and is the biggest of the Sicilian satellite islands. Being a truly magical and still unspoiled spot, the island is a paradise on earth. Due to its volcanic origins, its structure is quite peculiar, with a harmonic combination of natural and man-made elements. Strong winds and dryness have brought its inhabitants to create some architectural features that, over the centuries, have become a trademark; that is the case of the “dammusi”, typical dwellings with domed ceilings that are a symbol of the island, or its terracing and typical gardens.