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Palermo was founded by Phoenicians who sailed there from their native Carthage. Beach Clubs and Resorts in Sicily The Greeks colonized the whole island, leaving some of the most beautiful and best-preserved temples they ever built at Agrigento, Selinunte and Segesta. Discount cheap lodging Egadi Islands. Around those glorious sites they planted Sicily's first olive trees and grape vines. Taormina Agriturismo Traces of the Roman period in Sicily can be found in the amphitheatres at Taormina and Siracusa, as well as in that city's Christian catacombs. But perhaps Rome's most lasting (and infamous) contribution to the island came in fostering the great land ownerships which eventually impoverished the peasantry and led, many centuries later, to the founding of secret societies aimed at destroying the fabulously wealthy landlords. Discount cheap lodging Egadi Islands. In Palermo, these groups were known as mafia. Nightlife Entertainment in Acitrezza

Begin your Sicilian odyssey in its capital city - Palermo. Discount cheap lodging Egadi Islands Spectacularly situated along a wide sweep of bay at the foot of Monte Pellegrino, Palermo was the wealthiest and most magnificent city in Europe in the 12th century. Information about Ragusa Today Palermo has an air of faded grandeur and an unrivalled display of Norman art and architecture and Baroque churches. Discount cheap lodging Egadi Islands. Stroll along the Via Roma and Via Maqueda in the heart of the old town and get a sense of what Palermo is all about. Tourist attractions in Sicily Don’t miss the magnificent 12th century Norman cathedral at Monreale, 8 kilometres southwest of the city. Diving Centres Dive Sites and Schools Cefalu The inside of the cathedral is covered in breathtakingly glittering mosaics.

Discount cheap lodging Egadi Islands Among the areas not to be missed are Agrigento (to see the Valley of the Temples); Acireale (to see puppets); Taormina (a unique beautiful town perched on cliffs overlooking the Mediterranean); and Mt. Etna (10 902 ft/3 323 m) an active volcano on the east coast—its crater is difficult to reach so bring a guide and dress warmly. Farmhouses in Sicily In April 1987 two people were killed when Mt. Etna erupted. Although it can erupt at any time — most recently in January 1992 — deadly incidents aren’t common. Discount cheap lodging Egadi Islands. There’s good winter skiing with great ocean views from the mountain; drive the 120 mi/200 km around its base to see a wide variety of scenery. Hotel Reservations Erice Among the ancient Greek and Roman ruins on the island are the Taormina Greek theatre and San Domenico Monastery near Messina the Greek theater. Cheap flats in Giarre In Syracuse the 5th-century BC Temple of Concord in Agrigento and the Casale Armerina (a jewel of a Roman villa with wonderful mosaics) in the town of Piazza Armerina near Enna. Discount cheap lodging Egadi Islands. It’s also possible to visit the Pantelleria Islands, the Pelagian Islands and the Aeolian Islands from Sicily. Marsala Tours and Excursions There’s enough there to keep one busy for eight days.

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