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Begin your Sicilian odyssey in its capital city - Palermo. Milazzo photos 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. Piazza Armerina apartments Today Palermo has an air of faded grandeur and an unrivalled display of Norman art and architecture and Baroque churches. Milazzo photos. 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. Calendar of events in Erice Don’t miss the magnificent 12th century Norman cathedral at Monreale, 8 kilometres southwest of the city. Cheap hostels in Segesta The inside of the cathedral is covered in breathtakingly glittering mosaics. Milazzo photosMilazzo photos Heavily bombed during World War Two, shaken again in 1968 by another earthquake, ravaged in recent decades by organized crime, Sicily remains what it has always been. Taormina Holiday Accommodation A spectacular land of rugged mountains, golden wheat fields and rocky coasts inhabited by a fiercely independent people who bring passion to everything they do, be it a religious celebration or a holiday dinner. Agritourism in Solunto
The Aeolian Islands off the coast at Milazzo are well worth a visit. Milazzo photos Mentioned in Homer’s Odyssey and thought to be the home of Aeolus (the god of the wind) by the ancient Greeks, they offer spectacular volcanic scenery and fine beaches. Milazzo photos. The island of Lipari is the most developed. Messina Car Hire Sample some of the island’s sweet white Malvasia wine while here. Head for Taormina – Sicily’s most picturesque town. Agrigento Map Its magnificent setting on a terrace of Monte Tauro overlooking the sea and its views of Mt Etna have long made it a top tourist destination. Milazzo photos. The town was an important centre for trade and art through successive Roman, Norman, Spanish and French rules. Cheap flats in Agrigento
For touring the island can be roughly divided into the north-shore and south-shore areas. Lipari Map The north shore has reefs, olive groves, secluded coves and countless seaside resorts including Cefalu, a gorgeous Arab-Norman city with good beaches. Milazzo photos. West of center of the north coast is Palermo the ancient capital and the island’s largest city. Be sure to visit the central market and 12th-century Monreale Cathedral which is 6 mi/8 km west of town (it has impressive biblical mosaics). Sciacca Car Hire About 50 mi/80 km west of Palermo lies the ancient village of Erice atop a mountain: It still has remains of a temple dedicated to Venus. Milazzo photos. The southern coast has an even milder climate so there’s swimming most of the year (although it can get cold there between November and March). Giarre Agriturismo