What to Know About Sicily
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To known about Sicily, it is the largest of the Italian islands, separated from the Continent by the Strait of Messina and surrounded by the Ionian, the Tyrrhenian and the Mediterranean Seas. The Island of Sicily is the stepping stone between Europe and Africa. It is the largest island in the Mediterranean sea. In Sicilian History over 2,500 years as a strategic crossroads of the western world, Sicily has been left with an unparalleled historical legacy.
Nowhere else have Phoenicians, Greeks, Romans, Byzantines, Arabs, Normans, French, Germans, Spanish, Italians and even British left such an indelible impression. Whether you are more attracted for your next multicultural travel holiday in Sicily by Greek temples, Roman villas and aqueducts, Norman cathedrals or Baroque churches, Sicily offers a range of historical sites that is not easily matched.
To known about Sicily, it is the largest of the Italian islands, separated from the Continent by the Strait of Messina and surrounded by the Ionian, the Tyrrhenian and the Mediterranean Seas. The Island of Sicily is the stepping stone between Europe and Africa. It is the largest island in the Mediterranean sea. In Sicilian History over 2,500 years as a strategic crossroads of the western world, Sicily has been left with an unparalleled historical legacy.
Nowhere else have Phoenicians, Greeks, Romans, Byzantines, Arabs, Normans, French, Germans, Spanish, Italians and even British left such an indelible impression. Whether you are more attracted for your next multicultural travel holiday in Sicily by Greek temples, Roman villas and aqueducts, Norman cathedrals or Baroque churches, Sicily offers a range of historical sites that is not easily matched.
Where is Sicily in Italy!
Sicily is located just off Italy's southern 'toe'. It's a fairly dramatic place, with Mount Etna (one of the world's most active volcanoes) found on the island's eastern side.
The landscape is largely hilly, with much of the terrain given over to agriculture thanks to the rich volcanic soil. It has been suggested that the name 'Sicily' derives from the Greek 'sik' which is applied to fruits and plants that grow quickly,
Hence it may mean 'fertility island'. Its old name was 'Trinacria' referring to the triangular shape of the island. The Trinacria, lady’s head with three legs and no arms, is the symbol of Sicily.
Sicily is located just off Italy's southern 'toe'. It's a fairly dramatic place, with Mount Etna (one of the world's most active volcanoes) found on the island's eastern side.
The landscape is largely hilly, with much of the terrain given over to agriculture thanks to the rich volcanic soil. It has been suggested that the name 'Sicily' derives from the Greek 'sik' which is applied to fruits and plants that grow quickly,
Hence it may mean 'fertility island'. Its old name was 'Trinacria' referring to the triangular shape of the island. The Trinacria, lady’s head with three legs and no arms, is the symbol of Sicily.
Sicily in a Map!
Own Language of Sicily
Sicily has its own language, rather than a dialect. Many words derive from french, spanish, greek and arab origin.
History in Sicily and Nature seem to have endowed all its wonders to this land: mountains, hills and above all the sea, with its incredible colours, its crystal-clear water and the beauty of its seabeds, is in no way inferior to those of other seas.
Here, the Mediterranean Sea, with its many little islands scattered around the coasts of Sicily - The Aeolians, Egadi and Pelagie Islands, Pantelleria and Ustica - offer unique and intense sceneries, scents and flavours.
History in Sicily and Nature seem to have endowed all its wonders to this land: mountains, hills and above all the sea, with its incredible colours, its crystal-clear water and the beauty of its seabeds, is in no way inferior to those of other seas.
Here, the Mediterranean Sea, with its many little islands scattered around the coasts of Sicily - The Aeolians, Egadi and Pelagie Islands, Pantelleria and Ustica - offer unique and intense sceneries, scents and flavours.
Quick Peek of Sicilian Sea and Stones
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