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From piazza del duomo, take Via Etnea, the main street of Catania. You guessed it, this street’s name comes from the view you will have there. Do you know that Sicily has a white cliff by the sea that is just 20 mins away from the Agrigento city center? The cliffs are called Scala dei Turchi or the Stair of the Turks. History has given Sicily over two dozen centuries worth of things to do. The experiences, attractions and even tastes span the millennia. Walking along the nostalgic paths of taste you will find that even dipping bread in oil proves why you will never have enough of Sicily.

In Sicily there are many delicacies rooted in tradition and faith , which become beloved symbols before they being consumed.Stroll through the alleys of Ortigia Island, have a drink on the terrace of a café and enjoy the Italian dolce vita! Originally, this castle located at the top of a hill was built on a cliff, overlooking the sea. It’s really hard to imagine, as it’s today about 1km inland!

In 1038, seventy years after losing their last cities in Sicily, the Byzantines under the Greek general George Maniakes invaded the island together with their Varangian and Norman mercenaries. Maniakes was killed in a Byzantine civil war in 1043 before completing a reconquest and the Byzantines withdrew. Later the Normans invaded in 1061 and after taking Apulia and Calabria, Roger I occupied Messina with an army of 700 knights. [56] [59] In 1068, Roger I was victorious at Misilmeri. Most crucial was the siege of Palermo, whose fall in 1071 eventually resulted in all Sicily coming under Norman control. [60] The conquest was completed in 1091 when they captured Noto the last Arab stronghold. Palermo continued to be the capital under the Normans. The Normans formed a small but violent ruling class. They destroyed many of the Arab towns in Sicily, and very few physical remains survive from the Arab era. [56]II Duomo: Located on the Piazza del Duomo, you can’t dream of a better location. Large room with classic decoration. View on the garden or the square. Free Wifi and possibility of paid parking. Double room from 80€, breakfast included. Agrigento is the capital of the Agrigento province, located on the southern coast of Sicily. Long ago, the city was a prosperous Greek town called the Akragas after which it came under the Romans and the Turks among others. With centuries of history behind it, Agrigento is one of the best places to visit in Sicily. Locals call this beautiful Sicilian garden Giardino della Kolymbethra and often refer to it as the “Pool of Gods”. Since most landscape around the temples is dry and arid, it is nice to find a green patch inside. It is one of Sicily’s famous citrus gardens and is full of citrus groves and almond & olive orchards. You’ll also find some ancient cave churches in the garden. You should definitely go to the gardens of Villa Bellini, they are ideal to enjoy a bit of freshness, take a rest or picnic. This park, located Via Etnea, is open until 10 pm.

Villa Romana del Casale in Piazza Armerina is home to some of the world’s finest Roman mosaics. Buried for centuries under a layer of mud, they stand out for their scale, use of color, and scenes of mythological monsters and bikini-clad women working out with weights. Don’t miss the chariot race which is right out of Ben Hur. Save room for Sicilian desserts And the same goes for getting used to the Sicilian driving style. It’s part of the local folklore 😆 Duomo Suites & Spa Catane: Located at only 100 meters from piazza del Duomo, the heart of Catania. Beautiful large and bright double room starting at 190€ per night, breakfast included. Strong points: the perfect location, the comfortable bed, the view from the terrace. It’s my favorite hotel in Catania, perfect for a luxury stay! With each hairpin curve on the long climb to Erice in Sicily’s west, it seems impossible for the views to get any better. But they do. And the top sight is literally on top: the Norman Castello di Venere affords 360-degree perspectives far out to San Vito Lo Capo, the Egadi Islands and the salt pools and windmills of the Saline di Trapani.

Caportigia Boutique Hotel: Located at 1km from Neapolis archaeological Park (not on Ortigia Island). Beautiful modern double room starting at 200€ per night, breakfast included. Strong points: The amazing breakfast, the staff, the jacuzzi on the terrace. If you want something modern, it’s the place you need to book! It’s the best for a luxury stay in Syracuse.

Alla Giudecca : Located at 5 minutes on foot from the Piazza del Duomo. Large and bright double room starting at 120€ per night, breakfast included. Strong points: The beautiful view from the terrace, the location, the good breakfast.

An icon of Sicilianness, arancin* has a name that divides people but its taste brings everyone together: it is a rice-based wonder, an essential fried delicacy and the pinnacle of Sicilian street food . Founded in the 4th century BCE, Taormina enjoyed great prosperity under the Greeks and Romans. Restored to prominence in the 18th century, the town’s fame was furthered by DH Lawrence, who lived here in the 1920s. The Sicilian economy (and the wider mezzogiorno economy) remained relatively underdeveloped after the Italian unification, in spite of the strong investments made by the Kingdom of Italy in terms of modern infrastructure, and this caused an unprecedented wave of emigration. [78] In 1894, organisations of workers and peasants known as the Fasci Siciliani protested against the bad social and economic conditions of the island, but they were suppressed in a few days. [80] [81] The Messina earthquake of 28 December 1908 killed more than 80,000 people. [82]