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Tourism is an important earner of foreign currency. Farmhouses in Agrigento. There are many castles and churches in Sicily to attract the tourist and important towns such as Taormina and Cefalu thrive on the tourist industry. Tours are available to visit Sicily's active volcanoes: Mount Etna, Europe's tallest volcano, and Stromboli, one of the Aeolian Islands. Driving Campo Bello di Mazara Other places of interest are Madonie National Park, the Baroque towns of south-eastern Sicily, the Cathedral of Monreale, the Dorian Temple and Theatre at Sugesta, the ancient Greek Theatre of Taormina, the ancient town of Syracuse and the archaeological area of Agrigento. Hiking Acireale

Sicily, the largest of the Mediterranean islands, lies between southern Italy and North Africa. The island can be seen as a "stepping stone" between Europe and Africa. Farmhouses in Agrigento. A beautiful, mountainous island, Sicily has been occupied by a series of migrants and invaders including Greeks, Cathaginians, Romans, Byzantines, Arabs, Normans, Angevins and Spaniards. In 1861 Sicily became part of Italy when Garibaldi united the Kingdom of Italy and the island. Eighty-five years later Sicily achieved "relative independence". This means that although Sicily belongs to Italy it is responsible for much of its own local affairs. Farmhouses in Agrigento. The island is divided into nine provinces: Agrigento, Caltanissetta, Catania, Enna, Messina, Palermo, Ragusa, Siracusa and Trapani. Entertainment in Caltanissetta Throughout history islands have been invaded by foreign powers. Diving Schools Campo Bello di Mazara However, Sicily's rugged terrain has provided its people with a degree of protection as many of its towns and villages are high in the mountains.

Begin your Sicilian odyssey in its capital city - Palermo. 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. Ferries Caltanissetta Today Palermo has an air of faded grandeur and an unrivalled display of Norman art and architecture and Baroque churches. Farmhouses in Agrigento. 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. Flight booking Agrigento Don’t miss the magnificent 12th century Norman cathedral at Monreale, 8 kilometres southwest of the city. The inside of the cathedral is covered in breathtakingly glittering mosaics.

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