"The Italian pavilion - Sgarbi continued - is having a fundamental role in the touristic promotion of our great territory, thanks to the ability to express the best of our country. I have seen here things that I had never seen in Italy like two beautiful paintings by Canaletto and the sacred vestments coming from the Sicilian Region, here in Shanghai with masterpieces rescued from mafious hands. Baroque wonders that, along with technology, know-how and creativity of our country, testify a millenary history much better presented here than in all the pavilions I have visited so far".

Enthusiastic words supported by the Sicilian assessor for Cultural Heritage Gaetano Armao :"Statistics show that the archeological sites included in the Unesco List increase tourism of the 30%. The Italian pavilion in Shanghai will have similar effects. A success determined also by the Sicilian presence, which is arousing visitors' interest far beyond the best expectations"