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for this list we're looking at essential spots for your tour of the trinacria
eriche this town within the Trapani province is Rich with historic landmarks but if the location
that makes a reach a tower above all others and we mean that quite literally as the town
is perched atop Mont eriche getting there is half the experience whether you prefer to hike up the
Foggy Mountain or take a cable car from Porter drapini upon arriving you'll find that eriche
is far humbler than Mount Olympus although you'll still feel as if you've reached the summit of the
Gods overlooking the views there are stimulating surrounding sites from every angle from Trapani
City to the Italian Town marsala while gazing off into the distance can be hypnotic there's much to
explore across this Timeless town the pepperly and castles are among the most well-preserved
sites ranging from the saracen to the Norman periods you'll be on top of the world or at
least on top of Sicily suggest that Enrique is the modern site of Erics one of three major ancient
cities where the indigenous elements resided the other two were Antella which rests on the high
pass River's Left Bank and suggested which still stands out today thanks in part to one legendary
Temple the Doric Temple is among the oldest sites you'll encounter in Sicily possibly dating back
to the 4th or 5th centuries BCE despite its age the temple has held up miraculously over
the Millennia at first glance you might assume that part of the temple crumbled over the years
however that's just because the temple was never finished what was completed though had stood the
test of time with the surrounding Green Hills further contributing to the atmosphere sugasta
also hosts historic sites like the Greek Theater while the Contemporary commune of
kalata fimi suggested is only a brief Trip Away Catania for most people visiting Sicily the ideal
venue will be near the coast but not too far from Urban activity Katiana delivers on both fronts
serving is a gateway to some of the Island's most stunning Seaside spots and Sicily's second largest
city as well as the largest conurbation live out the Sicilian Dream by renting a scooter cruising
from one Historic Landmark to another the vital points of interest include the 13th century Castle
Costello orsino and Piazza del duamo's Fountain of the elephant the latter is a symbol of Catania
which is being called the city of the elephant how did I get that nickname well there are numerous
theories and legends but an elephant certainly feels fitting for such a larger than life city
as for Coastal views it's hard to talk as stello normano and the commune of achie Castello tarumina
the Metropolitan city of Messina covers numerous communes although taramina perhaps offers the most
inspired blend of history and culture both are on full display at the ancient theater the second
largest in all of Sicily it's also one of the oldest having been constructed during the third
Century BCE and retooled in 3rd Century CE today the theater not only serves as the ideal Italian
venue of panoramic selfies but art festivals and live performances as well the theater provides
breathtaking backdrops of the calibrian and ionian coasts if you want to experience the ionian sea up
close though take a cable car to the neighboring Isola Bella this quaint little island has been
nicknamed the pearl of the ionian sea there are other beaches in the area but none are quite as
unique with green scenery Pebbles lining the coast and a house constructed by a noble woman
Florence trevellian being featured in The White Lotus season 2 has only raised tarumina's profile
monreali this Hilltop Town provides a dramatic view of the golden shell Valley which gets its
Sunny name from a variety of orange almond and olive trees speaking of gold it's just
one of the vibrant colors you'll find inside the monreali cathedral the town's Crown Jewel this
church spent almost 100 years under construction spanning the reign of multiple popes finally being
completed in 1267 you can see the meticulous detail that went into the cathedral with every
Mosaic adorning the shimmering walls The Cloister is equally all-encompeting with over 200 columns
surrounding the Lush centerpiece Sicily has no shortage of cathedrals but monreali they possess
the most lovingly crafted and inspiring there are other architectural Marvels to track down
as you take in monreali's medieval atmosphere including castellaccio it translates to bad
castle but the name hardly reflects the experience Valley of the temples Valley of the temples is a
somewhat misleading name it's not located in a valley but rather hanging on the outskirts of
agri-gento the Temple part is accurate though and that's primarily what visitors are looking forward
to seeing this UNESCO world heritage site features some of the most famous landmarks in ancient Greek
architecture the Temple of Concordia has held up the best with 6 by 13 columns still standing
strong one kilometer East you'll find the Temple of Heracles which didn't prove as Invincible as
Zeus's son but it continues to carry a powerful presence something similar can be said about the
Temple of Juno The Olympian field and the various other remains scattered across the notta valley
of all the site in Sicily few others are grounded in more history or mythology Mount Aetna between
Catania and Messina it's hard to miss the Island's highest mountain peak and one of Europe's tallest
active volcanoes observing Mount Aetna from afar is an experience in itself if you're looking to
inject more Adventure into your tour of Sicily though consider taking a closer look but not too
close as of writing visitors aren't permitted to hike to the summit which reaches over 3 350
meters however you can Venture from the hotel Refugio Sapienza to the stratovolcanoes craters
falling just below the 3 000 meter Mark you can fly solo although guided tours might make you
feel more secure if you wait until winter Mount Etna also has two ski resorts piano provinceana
and the larger sapiensa Refuge the whole active volcano thing might drive some away but as long
as you follow the local news for updates you should be able to avoid any eruptions
Syracuse how old is this city well it was old enough to get a shout out in the Bible so for
history Buffs that's a lot to unpack from the temples to the cathedrals to the archaeological
sites among the most integral landmarks are the Temple of Apollo the Roman Amphitheater
and the Greek Theater arguably the most mystical destination is the Fountain of aristusa Greek
mythology claims that when the nymph Oris thusa fled from Arcadia she emerged from these Waters
almost everywhere you turn there's another piece of History waiting to be Unearthed history aside
Syracuse is one of Sicily's most uniquely gorgeous cities especially ortigia a small island within an
island this piece of paradise stretches out into the water putting you at the edge of sheer Beauty
aeolian Islands sometimes just one Island isn't enough the aeolian islands which are just north
of Sicily provide seven passages to Adventure volcano is the nearest to Sicily's Coastline
living up to its name this island possesses an active volcano and a few volcanic calderas as well
heading west you'll encounter Ali ikudi which is derived from the montagnola volcano and filakudi
which primarily serves as a natural reserve up north is the Chain's largest island Livery and
Selena which possesses the Chain's highest points with mons fossa Del felchi rounding Out The Chain
in the Northeast is paneria a summer Haven for tourists and Stromboli not to be confused with
the Pinocchio character while those are the main seven the area also features smaller islands like
basiluzo and strombolicio book an Island Tour or if you're feeling especially daring rent
a boat and set sail yourself Palermo if you're searching for the Sicilian destination with the
most to offer look no further than Palermo this isn't just because Palermo is the Island's largest
municipality although that doesn't hurt when it comes to culture history and around fun Palermo
provides the most immersive Sicilian experience Shoppers will be drawn to the capital's numerous
Street Markets and Food Tours historic landmarks include architectural Marvels like Palermo
Cathedral cuatrocanti and the Norman Palace the latter is among the city's various museums for
an even deeper dive into history for a day of frolicking in the Saun and relaxation Mondello
Beach is the place to be where some Sicilian destinations can be fully experienced with a
day trip you'll need several days at least to uncover everything Palermo has to offer
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