Attractions in Sicily

The Zingaro nature reserve (no national park!) Is officially entered at the two entrances at the northern and southern ends. During the official opening hours an entrance fee is due. … read more

The construction of the magnificent cathedral began in 1184 and was built during this period in the Norman Arabic style. Around 1780, the cathedral was heavily rebuilt with a baroque … read more

The small public park is one of the less crowded places in Taormina, offers a pleasant shady atmosphere and at the balustrade a wonderful view of the coast and Etna. And at the northern entrance there's pretty good granita!

The house can be visited regularly. You don't necessarily need tickets for a performance.

To get to Castelmola on foot from Taormina there are two options. The official trail and this old, hidden and not signposted footpath. The entry from Taormina is difficult to … read more

From the ancient time come two city gate, Porta Messina in the north and Porta Catania in the south. Porta Messina is a remnant of a former fortress wall. This … read more

A fascinating piece of earth and you feel as a human being infinitely small and humble towards nature.
The jeep tour oh up is highly recommended.
Attention: If it is … read more

During his trip to Italy, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe came here and remained speechless at the sight of the Greek theater (3rd century BC), symbol of the city.

The fresh water spring or Fonte Aretusa Fountain is just a few meters from the sea. The water basin is set with stones and framed by papyrus.
According to legend, … read more

The "Quattro Canti", a circular square from 1620, is the center of Palermo and was deliberately designed as such. The four quadrants of the intersection are occupied by buildings with … read more

Nice hike from the mountain station to the upper craters from the year 2003. You can also start for 33,00 € with the bus - the way is easy - … read more

This is a great fun to jump in. However, the way back is sweaty.

It doesn't matter when it was built before the Christian era, impressive and still a sign of Greek architecture today.

Whether on the bus or on foot, being on an active volcano is definitely a special experience.
Whenever you visit, keep in mind that even in the summer months, winter can be cold up here.

Even the plaster is still clearly visible.

was built in the 13th century by Frederick II of Swabia. The mansion had a certain visibility in the course of Sicilian Vespers, as the seat of Parliament and later … read more

Akragas was only 582 BC. It was founded in a second wave of Greek colonization, but soon developed into the second most important Greek polis in Sicily after Syracuse, particularly … read more

The Doric temple of the ancient city of Segesta, on a Greek model, was probably never completed. It sits picturesquely alone in the landscape above a small gorge. The effect … read more

A whole network of beautiful hiking trails leads around and to the Monti Sartorius, ashes cone of a flank eruption of Etna 150 years ago. Great view down to the … read more

This tower dates back to the seventeenth century and was part of the dense system of coastal watchtowers of Sicily placed to defend against Saracen attacks. The structure overlooks the … read more