Casa Museo Appiano — Attraction in Ragusa

First, I would like to say that the host is a very sympathetic and seemingly kind person. And that's as far as my positive comments will go. I happened to see an ad about it in a local shop and decided to visit it. From the moment I stepped in I could realise the mistake but did the whole tour out of respect and in the end I contributed some money. Had he asked for an entry fee from the beginning I would have certainly complained. Fake piece after fake piece made to look old or original was painful, close to irritating. And the story of Bellini having composed a piece for Maria Callas was the rotten cherry on top...

Our OAT tour group went to Salvatore Appiano's home in March 2023. The house is full of knick·knacks which I found fascinating. Mr. Appiano plays the piano respectably well but according to my wife (who is a musician) is no professional. Its an interesting house, but my expectations were low and I did not have to pay for the experience. ...

Maestro Appiano is a very interesting older Sicilian gentleman with an intriguing life story, reflected in his personal and familial museum-home. A highlight of the tour is his fine piano renditions of...