Travel in Sicily, Italy
This post is by Chris Bienemann Villa Romana del Casale is one of the most famous Roman villas in the world, and its splendour has led to it being listed as one of Sicily’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The villa is situated at the foot of Mount Mangone, around 6 km from Piazza Armerina and …
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This post is by Chris Bienemann The city of Palermo is the capital of Sicily and a vibrant and bustling place to visit. It’s a city that has been caught between east and west for centuries and is acknowledged as the most conquered city in history. It has the second-largest historical centre in Europe and …
Sicily is the largest island in the Mediterranean. It has a stunning volcanic landscape, seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and a long history stretching right back to the ancient Greeks. With so much to choose from, what are some of the best things to do in Sicily? 1. Mount Etna Mount Etna is probably the …
Sicily has seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including two natural sites. It also has two examples of intangible heritage, and two entries on the UNESCO tentative list. Here is a complete list of World Heritage Sites in Sicily. 1. Agrigento And The Valley Of The Temples Sicily was a Greek colony long before the Romans …
Syracuse is on the south-eastern coast of Sicily, about 66 km from Catania and 110 km from Taormina. It is one of the island’s most treasured tourist attractions. The city has a lot of ancient Greek history, many Roman remains, catacombs, churches, castles, and other sights. A visit to Syracuse promises a journey through time …
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One of the many astounding sights on Sicily is the Alcantara Gorge. This is a massive tree-lined chasm falling 65 metres to the river below, with water tumbling down the cliff side. The gorge is popular with tourists in search of walking, nature or geological interest as well as those who just want to goggle …
No visit to Sicily would be complete without taking the cable car up to the hill town of Taormina. It may be true that the town is buzzing with tourists, but there is good reason for this. There is lots to see and do in Taormina: a dazzling mixture of spectacular views, historic buildings, cannoli and …