The historical sites of Sicily include Greek temples, Roman villas, Norman cathedrals, and nature reserves. This region combines ancient architecture with Mediterranean landscapes.
Agrigento, Italy
This ancient Greek site extends over 1300 meters and contains eight temples dating from the 5th century BC.
Province of Catania, Italy
The volcano reaches a height of 3326 meters and displays regular eruptions with lava flows and ash clouds.
Palermo, Italy
The building combines Norman, Arabic and Baroque architecture with royal tombs from the 12th century.
Monreale, Italy
The church contains 6340 square meters of golden mosaics from the 12th century depicting biblical scenes and saints.
Palermo, Italy
The opera house opened in 1897 and seats 1300 people. The neoclassical building stands seven stories tall.
Piazza Armerina, Italy
This 4th century Roman villa contains 3500 square meters of floor mosaics depicting hunting scenes and mythological figures.
Cefalù, Italy
The 12th century Romanesque church features Byzantine mosaics depicting Christ Pantocrator and contains two massive towers at its facade.
Agrigento, Italy
One of the best preserved Doric-style temples, part of the Valley of the Temples.
Palermo, Italy
The Royal Palace of Palermo, one of the oldest royal palaces in Europe.
San Vito Lo Capo, Italy
Sicily’s first nature reserve with stunning coastal and mountain landscapes.
Syracuse, Italy
A limestone cave shaped like a human ear, located in the city of Syracuse.
Syracuse, Italy
This island connects to mainland through three bridges and contains Greek temples, Norman churches and baroque buildings from different historical periods.
Syracuse, Italy
Archaeological site containing over 5000 limestone tombs carved into rock faces during the Bronze Age, spread across five areas.
Aeolian Islands, Italy
Volcanic island rising 924 meters above sea level with regular eruptions occurring every 15 to 20 minutes.
Agrigento, Italy
Ancient Greek garden featuring citrus groves, Mediterranean plants and a system of historical irrigation channels.
Realmonte, Italy
Natural limestone formation on the coast with step-like terraces created by erosion over centuries.
Palermo, Italy
A 17th-century public square featuring four symmetrical baroque sculptures at intersection corners and ornate fountains.
Agrigento, Italy
A 5th century BC Doric temple with 34 columns in the Valle dei Templi.
Syracuse, Italy
A Greek temple from the 6th century BC with monolithic columns on Ortigia island.
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.
Syracuse, Italy
This 13th century fortress stands on a peninsula in Syracuse harbor and features strong defensive walls.
Modica, Italy
The 19th century theater seats 320 people and regularly presents classical operas and contemporary performances.
Palermo, Italy
This Norman church displays Arab architecture with five red domes and a cloister with garden.
Palermo, Italy
The museum contains Phoenician statues, Greek vases and Roman mosaics from excavations across Sicily.
Trapani, Italy
The nature reserve offers hiking trails through Mediterranean vegetation with native plants and animals at the base of Mount Cofano.
Erice, Italy
The Norman fortification from the 12th century combines Arab and European architectural elements on a mountain plateau overlooking the sea.
Agrigento, Italy
The coastal strip extends over 6 kilometers with sand dunes, cliffs and nesting areas for numerous Mediterranean bird species.
Syracuse, Italy
The market offers Sicilian specialties, seafood, fruits, vegetables and local products from regional producers.
Modica, Italy
The streets contain ornate baroque facades, stone churches and noble palaces built after the 1693 earthquake that rebuilt the city.