Three legs, a Medusa head, and three ears of wheat: a symbol we immediately recognize, but that holds centuries of history and culture.
The three legs represent the three capes of the island (Capo Peloro, Capo Passero, and Capo Lilibeo) and form the triskelion, from the Greek triskelion, “three legs”.
At the center is Medusa (the Gorgon), a figure from Greek mythology linked to the sea and, according to tradition, warding off evil and protecting the island from enemies. Her hair represents wisdom.
The ears of wheat represent the fertility and richness of Sicilian land, a region with a strong agricultural vocation, known in Roman times as the “granary of the Empire”.
The wings represent the passage of time and spirituality.
In Sicily, the Trinacria already appeared on the coins of Syracuse in the 4th century BC and, over the centuries, became one of the island’s most recognizable symbols.
An ancient symbol that still tells the story of Sicily’s identity today.
