The Scala dei Turchi has returned to its splendor

The Scala dei Turchi returned to its splendor in just over twenty-four hours, after having been the subject of an act of vandalism by unknown persons. In the night between last Friday and Saturday, indeed, one or more people entered the natural monument and smeared the renowned white marl cliff with red. La Scala dei Turchi is a candidate to enter the UNESCO heritage list,

The Scala dei Turchi smeared with red

THE WORK OF VOLUNTEERS

After the initial fears, it turned out that the material used for the vandalism gesture was iron oxide powder, fortunately easily removable. Thus began a real civic competition which saw numerous volunteers participate. Coordinated by the Superintendency of Agrigento, they set to work with pressure washers to restore the Scala dei Turchi, a real attraction for tourists from all over the world, to its natural color. So it was. The best part of Sicily got underway and showed great industriousness. Meanwhile, the Prosecutor of Agrigento has opened a file against unknown persons for damage to assets of landscape value.

The Scala dei Turchi has returned to its splendor

The Scala dei Turchi has been cleaned up

A PRECIOUS MONUMENT

The Scala dei Turchi, which owes its name to Arab pirates ('Turkish' sayings) who took refuge there during storms, it is a very white rocky wall overlooking the sea. Located in Realmonte, fifteen kilometers from Agrigento, is one of the most visited places in Sicily. Characteristic of the place are the white color of the wall and the clarity of the waters that surround it. Below the cliff there is a long sandy beach.

Gives Villa Maria you can reach the Scala dei Turchi by car in a couple of hours and treat yourself to a breathtaking day.