Sicily - Exploring Landscapes and History

About Palermo

Palermo is a city in Insular Italy, the capital of both the autonomous region of Sicily and the Province of Palermo. The city is noted for its history, culture, architecture and gastronomy, playing an important role throughout much of its existence; it is over 2,700 years old and located in the northwest of the island of Sicily, right by the Gulf of Palermo in the Tyrrhenian Sea. 2

Palermo is a city in Insular Italy, the capital of both the autonomous region of Sicily and the Province of Palermo. The city is noted for its history, culture, architecture and gastronomy, playing an important role throughout much of its existence; it is over 2,700 years old and located in the northwest of the island of Sicily, right by the Gulf of Palermo in the Tyrrhenian Sea. 2

About Castellammare del Golfo

Castellammare del Golfo is a town and commune in the Trapani Province of Sicily. The name can be translated as "Sea Fortress on the Gulf," from the medieval fortress in the harbor. The nearby body of water conversely takes its name from the town, and is known as Gulf of Castellammare. Coming from its marina called "Cala Marina" with many restaurants and bars, the urban plan is made of steps and winding streets that lead to Piazza Petrolo or towards the main central gardens, where the town center lies with many shops, cafes and restaurants. In the past twenty years Castellammare del Golfo has become an important tourist location as it is conveniently situated between Palermo and Trapani.

Castellammare del Golfo is a town and commune in the Trapani Province of Sicily. The name can be translated as "Sea Fortress on the Gulf," from the medieval fortress in the harbor. The nearby body of water conversely takes its name from the town, and is known as Gulf of Castellammare. Coming from its marina called "Cala Marina" with many restaurants and bars, the urban plan is made of steps and winding streets that lead to Piazza Petrolo or towards the main central gardens, where the town center lies with many shops, cafes and restaurants. In the past twenty years Castellammare del Golfo has become an important tourist location as it is conveniently situated between Palermo and Trapani.

About Enna

Enna is a city and commune located roughly at the center of Sicily, southern Italy, towering above the surrounding countryside. It has earned the nicknames "belvedere" (panoramic viewpoint) and "ombelico" (navel) of Sicily. At 931m above sea level, Enna is the highest Italian province capital. Archaeological excavations have revealed artifacts dating from the 14th century BC, proving human presence in the area since Neolithic times. The most important monuments of Enna are Castello di Lombardìa (Lombardy Castle), The Duomo (Cathedral), the Regional Archaeological Museum of Enna, and many more.

Enna is a city and commune located roughly at the center of Sicily, southern Italy, towering above the surrounding countryside. It has earned the nicknames "belvedere" (panoramic viewpoint) and "ombelico" (navel) of Sicily. At 931m above sea level, Enna is the highest Italian province capital. Archaeological excavations have revealed artifacts dating from the 14th century BC, proving human presence in the area since Neolithic times. The most important monuments of Enna are Castello di Lombardìa (Lombardy Castle), The Duomo (Cathedral), the Regional Archaeological Museum of Enna, and many more.

About Caltagirone

Caltagirone is a town and commune on the island of Sicily. The city has been long famous for the production of pottery, particularly maiolica and terra-cotta wares. Nowadays the production is more and more oriented to artistic production of ceramics and terra-cotta sculptures. Other activities are mainly related to agriculture (production of grapes, olives, peaches). The main landmark of the city is the 142-step monumental Scalinata di Santa Maria del Monte (Staircase of Santa Maria del Monte), built from 1608 in the old part of the town. The peculiarity is that each step is decorated with different hand-decorated ceramics, using styles and figures derived from the millennial tradition of pottery making.

Caltagirone is a town and commune on the island of Sicily. The city has been long famous for the production of pottery, particularly maiolica and terra-cotta wares. Nowadays the production is more and more oriented to artistic production of ceramics and terra-cotta sculptures. Other activities are mainly related to agriculture (production of grapes, olives, peaches). The main landmark of the city is the 142-step monumental Scalinata di Santa Maria del Monte (Staircase of Santa Maria del Monte), built from 1608 in the old part of the town. The peculiarity is that each step is decorated with different hand-decorated ceramics, using styles and figures derived from the millennial tradition of pottery making.

About Catania

Catania has had a long and eventful history, having been founded in the 8th century BC. The city has rich culture and history, hosting many museums, restaurants, churches, parks and theaters. Catania is well known for its street food. Different ancient remains can be seen and visited in the city center, as part of an archaeological park.

Catania has had a long and eventful history, having been founded in the 8th century BC. The city has rich culture and history, hosting many museums, restaurants, churches, parks and theaters. Catania is well known for its street food. Different ancient remains can be seen and visited in the city center, as part of an archaeological park.

About Taormina

Taormina is a small town on the east coast of the island of Sicily. Taormina has been a popular tourist destination since the 19th century. It has popular beaches (accessible via an aerial tramway) on the Ionian sea, which is remarkably warm. Taormina is perched on a cliff overlooking the Ionian sea, besides the ancient Greek theater, it has many old churches, lively bars, fine restaurants, and antique shops. Taormina is approximately a forty-five-minute drive away from Europe's largest active volcano, Mount Etna.

Taormina is a small town on the east coast of the island of Sicily. Taormina has been a popular tourist destination since the 19th century. It has popular beaches (accessible via an aerial tramway) on the Ionian sea, which is remarkably warm. Taormina is perched on a cliff overlooking the Ionian sea, besides the ancient Greek theater, it has many old churches, lively bars, fine restaurants, and antique shops. Taormina is approximately a forty-five-minute drive away from Europe's largest active volcano, Mount Etna.

About Milazzo

A destination in Italy frequented by few tourists.

About Palermo

Palermo is a city in Insular Italy, the capital of both the autonomous region of Sicily and the Province of Palermo. The city is noted for its history, culture, architecture and gastronomy, playing an important role throughout much of its existence; it is over 2,700 years old and located in the northwest of the island of Sicily, right by the Gulf of Palermo in the Tyrrhenian Sea. 2

Palermo is a city in Insular Italy, the capital of both the autonomous region of Sicily and the Province of Palermo. The city is noted for its history, culture, architecture and gastronomy, playing an important role throughout much of its existence; it is over 2,700 years old and located in the northwest of the island of Sicily, right by the Gulf of Palermo in the Tyrrhenian Sea. 2