Mediterranean Sicily

Sicily is the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea with constituent minor islands around it, such as the Aeolian Islands. Sicily is an autonomous region of Italy. Sicily is considered Europe’s most historically cosmopolitan region, having been ruled by Asians, Africans and Europeans.

The dry climate with plenty of sunshine, the scenery, cuisine, history, and architecture, the two major cities of Catania and Palermo, Mount Etna, the beaches, and the archeological sites draw crowds of tourists apart from the many wine tourists also visit the island.

Palermo is the capital of both the autonomous region of Sicily and the Province of Palermo. Palermo Cathedral is the city’s cathedral and main church. Niscemi’s Cave and Addaura Cavern, in the cliffs of Mount Pellegrino, were both inhabited in middle Neolithic times and boast some remarkable wall drawings. San Giovanni degli Eremiti is a church whose origins date to the 6th century notable for its brilliant red domes.

Taormina is a small town on the east coast, a very popular tourist destination since the 19th century. The Teatro Greco or “Greek theatre” is one of the most celebrated ruins in Sicily built for the most part of brick. The wall which surrounded the whole cavea, the proscenium with the back wall of the scena and its appendages are well preserved and contribute much to the picturesque effect. Further south, situated beside a bay, is the popular seaside resort of Giardini Naxos.

Mount Etna is an active stratovolcano on the east coast of Sicily. Syracuse is located in the south-east corner of the island of Sicily is a city rich with churches, historical buildings and other edifices.

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