Cefalù – a medieval town at the northern coast of Sicily

November 3, 2012 Julius Szabo Cities and Towns

Cefalu, beach in the middle of town, Sicily, Italy

Cefalù is a historic town situated at the northern coast of Sicily, 50 km east of the Sicilian capital city of Palermo. There are not any modern hotels or new buildings, so Cefalù to this day retains its scenic beauty and medieval atmosphere. Above the town rises an interesting cliff La Rocca resembling a fortress, where was once the temple

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Agrigento – well-preserved Greek temples in Sicily

February 6, 2012 Julius Szabo Cities and Towns

The city of Agrigento is located on the southwestern coast of Sicily and has 57,000 inhabitants. It is mainly famous for its well-preserved Greek temples. Agrigento is composed of two separate parts. The first is the city itself, characterized by narrow streets, old stone houses and many shops and bars. This town stands on a steep hill and is mostly

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Cefalù – a medieval town at the northern coast of Sicily

Agrigento – well-preserved Greek temples in Sicily