Kontiland....Sicily in Miniature

   While hunting for a shortcut between Savoca and Forza d'Agro, we discovered Kontiland, a wonderful tourist attraction that is the result of the passion of one man, Mr. Giuseppe Lo Conti.  Located in the borgo of Rina, it is a collection of the most famous monuments and structures of Sicily recreated in miniature scale.  The models are set on a series of terraces and viewing them is a pleasure.  When we arrived, we were met by Mr. Lo Conti's son Oscar, who had such such pride in the collection.  He guided us through the park, explaining each model in detail.  The visit was great fun and educational, and is highly recommended.  There is even a restaurant on the property. 

   All of the structures are built to a scale of between 1/20th to 1/50th of the original building, and each one is made from the same materials as the original. 

   Here are some photos....

Chris and Oscar....

San Giovanni degli Eremiti in Palermo....

The Lighthouse at Capo d'Orlando....

Oscar explaining details to Chris....

Duomo of Messina....

Campanile in Messina with many moving parts....

Torre Saracena in Santa Teresa di Riva....

Greek Theater in Taormina....

Oscar at the Greek Theater...

La Cuba in Castiglione di Sicilia....

The Castle of the Ventimiglia in Castelbuono....

Salt Flats and Windmill in Trapani....

Leonforte in Enna....

....Detail of Leonforte, with working water spouts....

Chiesa San Martino in Randazzo....

Ponte dei Saraceni near Adrano....

Water under the bridge....

Torre di Federico II in Enna....

Church of San Sebastiano in Caltanissetta....

San Sebastiano....

Temple of Concordia in Agrigento....

Torre Civica in Sommatino....

Modern Church of Madonna delle Lacrime in Siracusa....

....Shaped like a flower from above....

Oscar explaining Noto Cathedral....

Amazing detail...

Beautifully detailed model....

The Lighthouse of Licata....

Joe, the "head" of the three-legged symbol of Sicily...

Kontiland ad....

   Kontiland is a bit off the beaten path, but a fun and educational adventure....

   Click on any photo to enlarge....