Comments on: Festa San Giorgio

By: Claudia McCadden

Claudia McCadden — Sat, 30 May 2009 20:11:47 +0000

This is why my husband and I love Italy. They take so much pride in celebrating their Saint’s Day. It is so wonderful that the traditions continue from generation to generation. I want to thank you so much for the great pictures and articles that you both share with us. I wish that we could be their for every celebration!!!!!!
Thank you again.

By: Bonnie(valentinoswife)

Bonnie(valentinoswife) — Sat, 30 May 2009 13:13:08 +0000

The statue is magnificent! Any information on the artist or when carved?

By: Rosemary

Rosemary — Fri, 29 May 2009 21:43:16 +0000

Ragusa was occupied by the Arabs in 848 AD, and remained under their rule until the 11th century, when it was conquered by the Normans. But I’m afraid I don’t have any real specific knowledge of this topic, although there many examples of Arab construction throughout Sicily, from the maze of streets in Ragusa Ibla to the Church of San Giovanni degli Eremiti and the Cathedral at Monreale in Palermo, with its mix of Arab, Byzantine and Norman styles.

By: Cathy

Cathy — Fri, 29 May 2009 15:30:15 +0000

I’m interested in finding out more about the Arab construction of the first century AD. Any other info on that?

By: Angelina Limato

Angelina Limato — Fri, 29 May 2009 14:32:30 +0000

Thank you for the article on this. Wish I could be there sounds exciting! Spectacular too! Hope you enjoy your days off to celebrate. It is nice when you can get a sandwiched in day like that, enjoy! Thanks to Rosemary and Bob Connelly too for the pictures. The people on the balcony have a great view of the event. Thanks so much for all you share with us.

By: Tamryn

Tamryn — Fri, 29 May 2009 11:32:47 +0000

Looking for cheap airfare right now to arrive in time for Sunday!!! Great Note….