Some of the most treasured art works of Sicily are displayed at the Italy Pavilion, offering a glimpse of the island's evolution over time.
The exhibits include the Golden Phial found in Caltavuturo, dating back to the end of the 4th and early 3rd century BC, as well as 16 silver vessels unearthed in Morgantina.
The most eye-catching is the 17th century translation script of "Senarum scientia politico-moralis" by Jesuit Prospero Intorcetta, which is the Latin version of the "Doctrine of the Mean." It represents a remarkable contribution to the Western world's understanding of China's culture.
Intorcetta (1626–1696) was a Jesuit who reached China in 1659. He studied Chinese philosophy and was dedicated to the cultural exchange between China and Europe.
Visitors will also be able to see Sicily's silk embroidery, models of Teatro Massimo, Italy's largest theatre, and the Strait of Messina Bridge, which connects Sicily with mainland Italy and the rest of Europe.
Sicily is the seventh autonomous region of Italy to hold a promotion at the Expo and the show aims to display its profound history and pursuit of a better future.
With a land area of 25,708 square kilometers Sicily is the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea.
