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| Acireale lies 302 m above sea level along the coast. It is a small town with approximately 50,000 inhabitants. The nearest larger town is Catania, which is 6 km away. |
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| Agrigento is situated on the south coast of Sicily and is a relatively new and not particularly exciting town. More exciting is its past, which dates back to the end of the 5th century BC when the Greeks built the magnificent Valley of the Temples, Valle dei Templi. |
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| Caltagirone is famous for its splendid beautifully decorated ceramics. The whole town breathes ceramics, from the façades of many of the houses to bridges and vases on terraces. We recommend a walk up the magnificently decorated steps leading to the church of Santa Maria del Monte. |
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| Castellammare del Golfo is wonderfully positioned in a bay approx. 65 km west of Palermo. Earlier it was an important centre for tuna fishing but today it is known for its beautiful location. |
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| Catania is the second largest city in Sicily. It lies at the southern foot of Mount Etna, the so-called friendly volcano, which can be seen from all over the city. |
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| Cefalú is a beautiful town on the coast with breathtaking landscape. There is a pleasant beach, which is a social hub for visitors and locals alike. |
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| Cefalú has been inhabited since ancient times, partly because of the area’s fertile soil and partly because of its strategic position, protected by an impressive crag. The existence of humans here can be traced back to the stone age from finds made in caves on the eastern side of the cliff. |
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| The cathedral was founded in 1130 by Roger the Second, who legend has it swore to build a church if he survived a terrible storm that hit his fleet on the way from Palermo. |
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| Despite the fact that there are no notable monuments or other sights in the village, there is a fantastic view and a peaceful charm with enchanting streets and small shops selling local produce, such as sausages and cheeses. |
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| Erice is a peaceful and charming town about 800 metres above sea level, with a wonderful medieval atmosphere. Wandering around the town makes you almost feel that you have time traveled to another era. |
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| This town has a great location on the westernmost coast of Sicily, about 30 km south of Trapani. Like many other Sicilian towns, its roots can be traced way back to before Greek civilization, in fact to the time when the Phoenicians ruled these parts. |
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| Modica is in the southern part of the Monti Iblei Mountains, about 15 km south of Ragusa, the capital of the province. The town has a wonderful location at 300 m above sea level. |
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| Naso, which is situated 10 km inland, is an ancient medieval town. The town functioned as a summer residence for Palermo aristocratic families up until in end of the 19th century, when a landslide swept away more than 80 houses as it careered down the mountainside to the valley. Today there are about 1000 inhabitants, most of whom work in agriculture. |
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| The town is fascinating and there is lots of evidence of its fantastic history and glory days. If you walk round the streets, there are lots of interesting things to see, and a surprising variety of architectural styles. |
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| This medieval town has lots to offer the visitor, particularly its Roman villa with its well-maintained and wonderful mosaics. The villa is about 5 km from Piazza Armerina in a little valley.
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| Ragusa is one of Sicily’s classic Baroque towns. The town is marvellously located on a cliff top at about 500 metres above sea level. The town is divided into two areas, an upper part and a lower part called Ibla |
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| Sciacca is located on the south coast of Sicily between Agrigento and Selinunte. Both places are famous for their archaeological wonders. |
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| Scicli is a town full of atmosphere with fine streets that are charming and interesting to wander through. The town is a jewel as yet uncommercialised by tourists. |
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| Selinunte is famous for its impressive archaeological park and the ruins, and rightly so. Some of the ruins from the Greek era on Sicily are extremely well preserved. Selinunte has often stood in the shadow of the Valley of the Temples in Agrigento, but it really deserves just as much recognition. |
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| Syracuse was once one of the most important towns in the western world - a cultural and commercial centre for the flourishing civilization in the Mediterranean region. Artists and scientists who lived and worked here included Dionysius and Archimedes. |
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| Taormina is situated on the picturesque mountain slopes of Sicily’s east coast. From the town, you have spectacular views across the Messina Straits as well as of the mighty volcano Etna.
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| The most significant monument in Taormina is the ancient theatre, not just because of its artistic and historical values but also because of its unique position. The view from here is called panoramaet par excellence and is definitely worth experiencing when you come to Sicily. |
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| The Nebrodi Mountains are a part of the Sicilian Appennines, which cover approximately 70 km of the island’s north coast. The area is renowned for its diverse vegetation, waterways and lakes that all play their part in the complex ecological balance of the area. |
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| Here you can find the Roman amphitheatre, bathing facilities, various houses and most impressive of all a large basilica combining both Greek and Roman building styles. There is also a little archaeological museum connected to the excavations. |
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