The history of major Sicilian city of Syracuse dates back to 733 BC when it was founded by the Greeks. During the time it grew up and since 5th to 3rd century BC became the most powerful city in the Mediterranean. Greeks, Etruscans and Carthaginians tried to conquer the city, but it was the Romans who finally managed to do
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Taormina is a historical town situated on the eastern coast of the largest Italian island of Sicily. With its atmosphere, numerous monuments and convenient location is considered to be one of the most magical and romantic places on the island. It was built at the foot of Monte Tauro at an altitude of 200 meters above sea level. It offers
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On the “sunny island” (how Sicily is often called), not far from Palermo, one can find a small remote town of Monreale, which features one of the most famous monuments of the old Norman Kingdom – Monreale Cathedral. It was built in the 12th century by the most powerful Norman King William II. as a symbol of his immense power.
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The island of Filicudi is one of the seven islands that make up the Aeolian Islands archipelago, also called a wild pearl. It is home to just under three hundred full-time residents. The island has been inhabited since the Bronze Age as a number of archaeological sites have been discovered here. There are several small villages that are located across
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The island of Salina is one of the largest in the Aeolian Islands archipelago – the second largest just after the island of Lipari. The green and fertile countryside of the island is dedicated mostly to the island’s agricultural industry where locals grow grapes and capers. Known for its Malvasia wines, the culinary experience of the island has made it
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