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Guide to historical sites in Sicily

The historical sites of Sicily include Greek temples, Roman villas, Norman cathedrals, and nature reserves. This region combines ancient architecture with Mediterranean landscapes.

Valley of the Temples
Valley of the Temples

Agrigento, Italy

This ancient Greek site extends over 1300 meters and contains eight temples dating from the 5th century BC.

Mount Etna
Mount Etna

Province of Catania, Italy

The volcano reaches a height of 3326 meters and displays regular eruptions with lava flows and ash clouds.

Palermo Cathedral
Palermo Cathedral

Palermo, Italy

The building combines Norman, Arabic and Baroque architecture with royal tombs from the 12th century.

Monreale Cathedral
Monreale Cathedral

Monreale, Italy

The church contains 6340 square meters of golden mosaics from the 12th century depicting biblical scenes and saints.

Teatro Massimo
Teatro Massimo

Palermo, Italy

The opera house opened in 1897 and seats 1300 people. The neoclassical building stands seven stories tall.

Villa Romana del Casale
Villa Romana del Casale

Piazza Armerina, Italy

This 4th century Roman villa contains 3500 square meters of floor mosaics depicting hunting scenes and mythological figures.

Cefalù Cathedral
Cefalù Cathedral

Cefalù, Italy

The 12th century Romanesque church features Byzantine mosaics depicting Christ Pantocrator and contains two massive towers at its facade.

Temple of Concordia
Temple of Concordia

Agrigento, Italy

One of the best preserved Doric-style temples, part of the Valley of the Temples.

Palazzo dei Normanni
Palazzo dei Normanni

Palermo, Italy

The Royal Palace of Palermo, one of the oldest royal palaces in Europe.

Zingaro Nature Reserve
Zingaro Nature Reserve

San Vito Lo Capo, Italy

Sicily’s first nature reserve with stunning coastal and mountain landscapes.

Ear of Dionysius
Ear of Dionysius

Syracuse, Italy

A limestone cave shaped like a human ear, located in the city of Syracuse.

Ortigia
Ortigia

Syracuse, Italy

This island connects to mainland through three bridges and contains Greek temples, Norman churches and baroque buildings from different historical periods.

Necropolis of Pantalica
Necropolis of Pantalica

Syracuse, Italy

Archaeological site containing over 5000 limestone tombs carved into rock faces during the Bronze Age, spread across five areas.

Stromboli
Stromboli

Aeolian Islands, Italy

Volcanic island rising 924 meters above sea level with regular eruptions occurring every 15 to 20 minutes.

Garden of Kolymbetra
Garden of Kolymbetra

Agrigento, Italy

Ancient Greek garden featuring citrus groves, Mediterranean plants and a system of historical irrigation channels.

Scala dei Turchi
Scala dei Turchi

Realmonte, Italy

Natural limestone formation on the coast with step-like terraces created by erosion over centuries.

Quattro Canti
Quattro Canti

Palermo, Italy

A 17th-century public square featuring four symmetrical baroque sculptures at intersection corners and ornate fountains.

Temple of Hera Lacinia
Temple of Hera Lacinia

Agrigento, Italy

A 5th century BC Doric temple with 34 columns in the Valle dei Templi.

Apollo Temple
Apollo Temple

Syracuse, Italy

A Greek temple from the 6th century BC with monolithic columns on Ortigia island.

Museo Mandralisca
Museo Mandralisca

Cefalù, Italy

A city museum featuring a collection of ancient coins, archaeological artifacts and the painting Portrait of an Unknown Man by Antonello da Messina.

Castello Maniace
Castello Maniace

Syracuse, Italy

This 13th century fortress stands on a peninsula in Syracuse harbor and features strong defensive walls.

Garibaldi Theatre
Garibaldi Theatre

Modica, Italy

The 19th century theater seats 320 people and regularly presents classical operas and contemporary performances.

San Giovanni degli Eremiti
San Giovanni degli Eremiti

Palermo, Italy

This Norman church displays Arab architecture with five red domes and a cloister with garden.

Museo Salinas
Museo Salinas

Palermo, Italy

The museum contains Phoenician statues, Greek vases and Roman mosaics from excavations across Sicily.

Riserva Naturale Orientata Monte Cofano
Riserva Naturale Orientata Monte Cofano

Trapani, Italy

The nature reserve offers hiking trails through Mediterranean vegetation with native plants and animals at the base of Mount Cofano.

Castle of Venus
Castle of Venus

Erice, Italy

The Norman fortification from the 12th century combines Arab and European architectural elements on a mountain plateau overlooking the sea.

Torre Salsa Nature Reserve
Torre Salsa Nature Reserve

Agrigento, Italy

The coastal strip extends over 6 kilometers with sand dunes, cliffs and nesting areas for numerous Mediterranean bird species.

Siracusa Market
Siracusa Market

Syracuse, Italy

The market offers Sicilian specialties, seafood, fruits, vegetables and local products from regional producers.

Modica Old Town
Modica Old Town

Modica, Italy

The streets contain ornate baroque facades, stone churches and noble palaces built after the 1693 earthquake that rebuilt the city.

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