An island that is easy to love but unforgettable. Here are our unmissable places to see in Sicily. Are you ready to take notes?
Ragusa Ibla
It is even better when you arrive in Ragusa Ibla, even if you look at its colorful houses, alleys and stairs from above, it seems to have come across the nativity scene. Instead, we realize that we are facing a real city where the Baroque style is evident.
Lose yourself in the alleys, observe the balcony of the house and be surprised in front of its imposing and elegant church.
Cefalù
It is not difficult to understand why Cefalù is one of the most beautiful seaside resorts in Sicily and why it is counted among the most beautiful villages in Italy. Cefalù has ancient ruins overlooking the sea and its beaches, and has always been one of the most popular attractions on the island.
Catania
Catania is built on the lava of Etna and has a thousand years of history and an enchanting historic center. Via Etnea crosses it, outlining the scene with the outlines of Baroque palaces and churches.
Today, a shopping street, the main street of Catania, also has a magnificent university church-Cathedral Maria Santissima dell’Elemosina, this is the city One of the signs. Follow it and you will reach Piazza Duomo, where many monuments are collected, including Palazzo degli Elefanti and Sant’Agata, its majestic facade. A walk along Via dei Crociferi is a must, full of Catania Baroque masterpieces.
After visiting the historic buildings and stopping for a while in Pescheria, the Catania market is indispensable: a lively daily life and a colorful atmosphere. A few kilometers from La Plaia beach, you can relax on the beautiful beach, with the huge Etna as a backdrop.
Palermo
The millennial history of Palermo is reflected in its rich artistic heritage. The historic center is a wonderful treasure house made up of ancient churches, villas and noble palaces, characterized by the intertwining of style and architecture. The itinerary must not miss the world heritage sites, such as the Church of San Giovanni degli Eremiti, which was built in a Latin cross with an elegant cloister and the famous red dome decoration.
The latter is shared with the Church of San Cataldo, which is one of the most iconic landscapes in Palermo. Even in front of the palace, it is still speechless, the splendid palatine chapel is inlaid with mosaics. If you want to imagine “heaven on earth” – Jennat Alder, more appropriately the “Hunting Park” or “Garden of Joy” – you can visit the Palazzo della Zisa, the king’s summer residence, surrounded by gardens, revealing the ancient ancestors of the East.
The Aeolian Islands
The Aeolian Islands are also known as the “Seven Pearls of the Mediterranean”: even if this definition is very enlightening, it only partially summarizes the charm of the archipelago, which according to mythology was the home of the god of winds, Aeolus. These islands are located off the coast of Malazzo, on the northeastern coast of Sicily, and form a volcanic system that also contains a series of large seamounts: in particular the Marsili, which is one of the largest volcanoes in Europe.
This submerged giant is hidden like Stromboli and Vulcano, but is still active. The two islands are famous for the “sciara del fuoco” (incandescent lamps pour over it and for the magnificent view from the boat) and for the sulphurous muds of the Porto Levante beach. Salina is the filming location of the film “Il Postino”, a small green island full of splendid nature trails, famous for its thrills and the acquisition of the precious Malvasia vineyards.
