THE PEOPLE BEHIND HELLO AGIRA
A personal project, with many people to thank.
THE PROJECT
Hello Agira grew out of a wish to tell the story of my hometown and make it easier to discover, both for visitors and for those who live here.
It is an independent, free project that I build and maintain myself. It also grows through the people who share photographs, knowledge, memories and suggestions, or give their time to check a fact or open a door.
This page thanks them and recognises the value of what they have shared. It will continue to grow alongside the project.
— Giuseppe Ricceri
01 / HISTORY AND KNOWLEDGE
Special thanks to maestro Salvatore Rocca, whose work has provided much of the material used to prepare our audio guide scripts. The wealth of knowledge he has collected and passed on is an important part of what makes this project possible. His contribution to the understanding of Agira continues to guide those wishing to discover its history.
02 / PHOTOGRAPHY
For the photographs accompanying the discovery of Agira’s monuments, neighbourhoods and landscape, showing its best-known places as well as the details of everyday life.
For the images shared with the project, for his practical and moral support, and for the research carried out.
For the photographs of Agira’s landscape, views and light that accompany visitors through these pages and itineraries.
For the Living Nativity photographs portraying its performers, traditional crafts and scenes from the Christmas Eve performance.
03 / CARING FOR PLACES
For sharing material about Palazzo baronale Manmano Gussio and, before that, for undertaking its restoration and renovation. His practical commitment has brought renewed value to a place in Agira’s history and allows us to tell its story today.
For his ideas and help in creating and curating the itineraries.
04 / PROMOTING LOCAL HERITAGE
Thanks to Pro Loco Agira for their commitment to promoting tourism and culture in the town. Their work helps introduce others to the places, traditions and initiatives of Agira’s community.
For the collection of studies, texts and articles about Agira’s history, monuments and traditions. We have consulted and linked to this valuable resource throughout Hello Agira, helping enrich the content of the project.