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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. Diving holidays Campo Bello di Mazara 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. Historical Places in Agrigento. 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. Greek temples in Acireale Among the ancient Greek and Roman ruins on the island are the Taormina Greek theatre and San Domenico Monastery near Messina the Greek theater 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. Historical Places in Agrigento. It’s also possible to visit the Pantelleria Islands, the Pelagian Islands and the Aeolian Islands from Sicily. Diving holidays Caltanissetta There’s enough there to keep one busy for eight days.

The Aeolian Islands off the coast at Milazzo are well worth a visit. 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. Historical Places in Agrigento. The island of Lipari is the most developed. Ferries Agrigento Sample some of the island’s sweet white Malvasia wine while here. Head for Taormina – Sicily’s most picturesque town. 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. Historical Places in Agrigento. The town was an important centre for trade and art through successive Roman, Norman, Spanish and French rules. Driving Acireale

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. Farmhouse Accommodation Agrigento Today Palermo has an air of faded grandeur and an unrivalled display of Norman art and architecture and Baroque churches. Historical Places 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. Flats in Caltanissetta 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.

Historical Places in Agrigento