The largest island in the Mediterranean by area, it is separated from the continent by the Strait of Messina. The island has been a crossroads between civilisations for millennia. It is a paradise for history buffs, rich in Greek temples and Roman sites dating back to Antiquity, as well as in Byzantine style buildings. The names of Syracuse and Taormina alone awaken the desire to visit the island.
Teatro Greco di Siracusa
Via Ettore Romagnoli, 96100 Siracusa SR, Italy
Tempio della Concordia
92100 Agrigento, Province of Agrigento, Italy
Kolymbetra Gardens
Giardino Della Kolymbethra, Viale Caduti di Marzabotto, 92100 Agrigento AG, Italy
See the acropolis of Selinunte
91022 Selinunte TP, Italy
Cattedrale di Monreale
Piazza Guglielmo II, 1, 90046 Monreale PA, Italie
Duomo di Cefalù
Piazza del Duomo, 90015 Cefalù PA, Italy
Cattedrale di Palermo
Corso Vittorio Emanuele, 90040 Palermo, Italie
La Martorana
Piazza Bellini, 3, 90133 Palermo, Italy
Villa Romana del Casale
94015 Piazza Armerina EN, Italie
Valle dei Templi
92100 Agrigento, Province of Agrigento, ItalieWe recommend to book your stays in Palermo in advance as it can get booked up quickly during certain periods. If you use this link, you pay the same price and we get a small commission - thanks for your support!
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