When I travel I like to explore the smaller towns and villages and Linguaglossa totally fits the bill. The town got its name from the lava stream it was founded on, literally ‘red tongue’, in the 16th century. Here is one of the piazzas with the town hall on the right, and the Chiesa S. Francesco di Paola with its single remaining bell tower on the left.
Click to see the baroque splendour of the chiesa.
The town has a relaxed and friendly feel.
Lots of murals were tucked away in the back streets.
We met a lovely lady in the information centre. Her English was about as good as my Italian but we managed to find out that this painted wagon was originally used to transport timber down from the mountains.
The jewel in Linguaglossa’s crown is the Chiesa Madre Madonna Delle Grazie (Madonna of the Miracles) which they started building in 1613. It has three naves filled with magnificent paintings, sculptures and a wooden lacunar ceiling.
If you ever visit Sicily, Linguaglossa is the gateway to Etna Nord and it’s well worth spending an hour or two there. I hope you enjoyed your visit with me.
Lucid Gypsy 
Looks lovely! We like to go to similar places.
Of course we would! I don’t think I could do it on a cruise ship though 🙂
how amazing to live with such splendor, in such a little town! imagine popping in to the church and seeing all that beauty every day … thanks for showing us gilly!!
Beautiful, Gilly. Thanks for the tour. I really like the header too. It’s so interesting, and the colors are gorgeous. Is that from your recent trip as well?
The wagon is amazing as are all the photos!
what a wonderful time you must have had there Gilly
The photos are out of this world as is the wagon used to transporting timber, you say? How is it that it’s so beautiful? Everything here is mouth watering and divine.
Enjoyed seeing your photos of your travels. Looks like a great place to visit.
So much beauty Gilly and you captured it so beautifully! Thanks for sharing hon. 😀 *hugs*
What a lovely little town! Love the murals!
Fascinating Gilly. A mix of the old and new, and wonderful ornate detail. The murals are a great trick of the eye….
I always enjoy visiting small towns. Linguaglossa is lovely. I like those murals, too.
What a beautiful town! Thanks for sharing it with us, Gilly. If I ever get to Sicily…
That wagon is amazing – I’m still trying to grasp the idea of painting something so elaborately and then using it for rough work like hauling timber!
You are amazing, Gilly
That looks like a lovely little place! Sounds like fun!