Rusedda is the dialectal name of the fragrant cistus salvifolius plant, which was once used and much sought after by ceramists to burn in their kilns. The cistus plants were gathered from the nearby San Pietro forest and carried by pack animals to the Conadomini church during the celebrations of th...

Try to imagine the smells coming from the basement kitchens that rose to the upper floors and the spaces connected to the two refectories. One of these spaces used to prepare rich dishes is home to the prodigious 18th-century fireplace hood named "il fornetto" (the little oven), built atop the anci...

The smell of wax is one of the most characteristic scents within the church and in the streets of Catania during the celebrations of the patron saint. Votive candles are still produced today in Catania's artisanal workshops using techniques and raw materials steeped in ancient knowledge. There w...

The entrance to Palazzo La Rocca is extremely evocative. With a little imagination you can picture Don Saverio La Rocca climbing the pietra pece staircase at the entrance. What makes the atrium unique, however, is the strong smell of petroleum that envelops the entire space. It's hard to believe...

In addition to its colours and lights during the two most important feasts, the Staircase of St. Mary of the Mountain is also filled with various scents. The smell of flowers accompanies the feast dedicated to the Madonna Conadomini, while burning wax is the typical aroma for the celebrations of St...

The smell of the candle offered by the mayor and the scent of the flowers that adorn the streets are unmistakable, inevitable parts of the feast of the Holy Saviour. These smells remain imprinted in the memory of young and old people alike, and whenever you catch a hint of them, they bring to mind...

Try to imagine the smells coming from the basement kitchens that rose to the upper floors and the spaces connected to the two refectories. One of these spaces used to prepare rich dishes is home to the prodigious 18th-century fireplace hood named "il fornetto" (the little oven), built atop the anc...

The smell of wax is one of the most characteristic scents inside a church and in the streets of Catania during the patron saint's celebrations. Votive candles are still produced today in Catania's artisanal workshops using techniques and raw materials steeped in ancient knowledge. There were ori...