Is vigata real?
Is vigata real?
The 88-year-old writer makes no secret of the fact that the fictional “Vigata” where Montalbano is based is his home town of Porto Empedocle, near Agrigento. So proud is the town of the connection that in 2003, it officially changed its name to Porto Empedocle Vigata.
How long is the ferry ride from Italy to Sicily?
The most common ferry routes from Italy to Sicily are: From Civitavecchia to Palermo or Termini Imerese the duration of the journey is around 14 hrs. From Genoa to Palermo the ferry trip lasts about 20 hrs 30 min. From Livorno to Palermo the ferry ride is approximately 19 hrs.
How to visit Inspector Montalbano in Sicily in one day?
Indeed, in one day only you will visit the places of the famous TV series “ Inspector Montalbano ”. Initially, you will be collected from our expert tour guides and drivers at your preferred location. Then, we will start our customized Escorted Tour of Sicily. Actually, our drivers will bring you along the Eastern highway.
Where in the world is Montalbano?
Our destination today is the southern part of the Island in surch of the undiscovered part of Sicily where the inspector was created about 15 years ago by the Sicilian author Andrea Camilleri. Montalbano soon became very popular both as a TV series andas a novel.
What to do in Montalbano’s Vigata?
Modica’s Duomo of San Giorgio, with its imponent steps and the adjacent palace, have really become iconic of Montalbano’s ‘Vigata’. We will go in search of Palazzo Municipio, the Scicli Municipal Town Hall which was the set location for the Police Commissioner’s office and the Vigata police station.
Where is Inspector Montalbano filmed and set?
Trace the steps of Inspector Montalbano and see the real life locations used for the TV series The Montalbano’s novels are set in the fictional town of Vigata that resembles Porto Empedocle, Camilleri’s hometowns. (See details of our literary tour From Montelusa to Vigata visiting the places described in the books).
