Walking along Corso Vittorio Emanuele, we came upon a small memorial honoring the “Heroes of Peace.”  The monument pays tribute to the twelve Carabinieri, five soldiers of the Italian Army and two civilians, who lost their lives on November 12th, 2003, during a terrorist attack on the Italian embassy in Nasiriyah, Iraq.

Palazzo Tagliavia di San Giacomo was the home of the Tagliavia family, and dates from the 15th century.  The palace was renovated in 1812.  The family’s collection of paintings was famous, and completely covered the walls of two large rooms.  Today, the family still occupies the left side of the courtyard, and of the building.  The right section has been turned into condominiums.

Nearby, you will find the city’s monument to those who lost their lives in World War I.

When it comes to charming spots in the city of Sciacca, nothing compares to the Cortile Carini, which is basically an alleyway that has been decorated with ceramics of all shapes and sizes.  The decorations are mainly the work of one man, the artist, Giulio Lorubbio, and one cannot help but smile, when walking up the stairs, and along the narrow passageway.

Next up: We continue to explore the historical center of Sciacca!

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