Sicily, the largest island in the Mediterranean, is one of the destinations most requested by travelers. So rich of history, architecture, culture and traditions which the risk is to not be able to visit all that that the island offers.
Where to go then?
- Palermo
The chief town, habited since prehistory by populations who have greatly influenced culture and local art. The deepest touch was given by the Arabs whose memory still lives oriental atmosphere that many architectures offer. Historical and artistic heart is located between Corso Vittorio Emanuele and Via Maqueda. Visit the Sanctuary of Santa Rosalia, the Norman Palace with the Palatine Chapel, the Church of San Giovanni, the Castle of Zisa, the Palace Mirto, and the Catacombs in the Capuchin Convent.
- Messina
Points of interest are numerous, visit the Fountain of Orione, the Church of SS. Annunziata dei Catalani, and especially the Cathedral with its bell tower with mechanical clock which marks the astronomical stages and his sophisticated dial wich shows the planetary system.
Every day at noon the structure comes alive with rich depictions of days of the week and festivity.
- Catania
Catania is explosion of colors, fragrances and hospitable and courteous people.
Ancient history is linked to Etna and its periodic eruptions wich, in the 1693, have changed the aspect of entire city. Among the attractions to visit there are the Roman Amphitheatre, Terme Achilee and the Sepulchre circular Roman, the Cathedral and the Palazzo Biscari with the beautiful Fountain of the Elephant.
- Siracusa
Small but rich. Excellent alchemy of cultures and traditions, Syracuse proposes ancient wonders but still surprising as the ruins of the Temple of Apollo and the Greek Theatre, the majestic Cathedral and the Castle of Eurialo situated about 8 Kilometers from the center.
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