Experience Sicily's secrets: a lecture by Martin Engelmann!

Experience Sicily's secrets: a lecture by Martin Engelmann!

On Tuesday, January 14, 2025, the photographer and author Martin Engelmann will present a fascinating live reportage with the title "Sicily-Jewel in the heart of the Mediterranean" at 7 p.m. This event takes place in the small hall of the town hall in Speyer, Obere Langgasse 33. The evening is organized by the Speyer section of the German Alpine Association in cooperation with the adult education center. Entry costs 8 euros at the box office, with the doors open from 6:15 p.m. Engelmann is known for his gripping multivision shows that are accompanied by breathtaking pictures.

his lecture gives an insight into the beauty of Sicily and illuminates the impressive landscape of Palermo to the Madonie mountains to the active volcano Etna and the beaches of Cefalu and Taormina. Martin Engelmann, who spent almost ten months on the Mediterranean island, focused not only on the scenic beauties, but also the traditional culture of the Sicilians. In addition to Italian landscapes, he also touches historical topics that range from Greek antiquity to the time of the Byzantines to the rule of the Normans.

A look at the event

The multivision show avoids a profane travel format and offers a deep insight into the secrets and peculiarities of local culture. Engelmann shows breathtaking landscape highlights and secret angles of the island that conquer the heart of every traveler.

The topic of "Sicily" fascinates not only through its natural beauties, but also through the large number of culinary delights and the charm of the picturesque villages. Films such as "The Godfather", which deals with the Mafia story about Corleone, contributed to the island's awareness.

Martin Engelmann - an experienced narrator

Engelmann is not only a photographer, but also a filmmaker and has given over 1000 live lectures in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. His work has appeared in renowned media such as "Der Spiegel", "Die Zeit" and "National Geographic". In addition to his career as a travel photographer, he is also active as a university lecturer and offers photo workshops and online seminars.

For those interested who want to learn more about Engelmann's considerations about the island, the German Mining Museum Bochum also regularly offers events. During one of his lectures in April 2023, guests could not only enjoy their extensive knowledge of Sicily, but also to get deeper insights into the и culinary and historical aspects of the island. The event lasted about 2.5 hours and tickets had to be reserved in advance.

For the lecture in Speyer on January 14th, Engelmann expects a large number of interested listeners who want to go on an inspiring journey with him. In the presentation, Sicily is presented as a place that arouses an intimate wish to return - impression and memories that will remember deeply. Exciting descriptions and fascinating pictures promise a unique evening.

Further information on the event can be found on the website of the Bergbau Museum . If you want to go on an exciting journey of discovery, you can find further information on Engelmanns and coming shows.