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1. Castello Normanno
Viewpoint/Scenic OverlookIn all of Sicily there may be no spot more scenic than atop Castello Normanno, reached by a set of steep staircases rising out of the town center...Read More
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2. Chiesa di San Giorgio
Religious Building/Site/ShrineThis lovely Baroque church in Modica Alta, dating from after the 1693 earthquake, is reached by climbing 250 steps that crisscross in a monumental...Read More
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3. Mt. Etna
VolcanoIn 387 BC, Plato sailed in just to catch a glimpse of it; in the 9th century AD, the first granita of all was shaved off its snowy slopes; in...Read More
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4. Villa Comunale
Garden/ArboretumStroll down Via Bagnoli Croce from the main Corso Umberto to the Villa Comunale to enjoy the stunning views from the seaside city's best terrace...Read More
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5. Belvedere di Santa Caterina
Viewpoint/Scenic OverlookLord Byron (1788–1824) visited the Belvedere di Santa Caterina to look out over the Ionian Sea during his Italian wanderings. Today, the viewing...Read More
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6. Castello di Lombardia
Castle/Palace/ChateauEnna's narrow, winding streets are dominated at one end by the impressive cliff-hanging Castello di Lombardia, rebuilt by Frederick II to create...Read More
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7. Castello Maniace
Ortygia | Castle/Palace/ChateauThe southern tip of Ortygia island is occupied by this castle built by Frederick II (1194–1250), until recently an army barracks, from which...Read More
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8. Castello Saraceno
Military SiteAn unrelenting 20-minute walk up the Via Crucis footpath takes you to the church of the Madonna della Rocca, hollowed out of the limestone rock...Read More
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9. Cattedrale di San Pietro
Religious Building/Site/ShrineStatues of the apostles line the staircase of Modica's cathedral, which was originally constructed in the 14th century, then rebuilt in an impressive...Read More
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10. Chiesa di San Matteo
Religious Building/Site/ShrineScicli is a city of churches, honey-hued and all built after the devastating earthquake in the 17th century. The church of San Matteo is abandoned...Read More
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11. Circumetnea
Transportation Site (Airport, Bus, Ferry, Train)Instead of climbing up Mt. Etna, you can circle it on this private railroad, which runs between Catania and Riposto; by following the base of...Read More
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12. Cloister
Religious Building/Site/ShrineThe lovely cloister of the abbey adjacent to the Duomo was built at the same time as the church but enlarged in the 14th century. The beautiful...Read More
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13. Giardino Ibleo
Garden/ArboretumSet on the edge of the old town, Giardino Ibleo is a tranquil public garden lined with palm trees and dotted with fountains and churches along...Read More
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14. Rocca di Cerere
Viewpoint/Scenic OverlookThe Greek cult of Demeter, goddess of the harvest, was said to have centered on Enna, where its adherents built a temple atop the Rocca di Cerere...Read More
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15. Teatro Greco
Archaeological Site/RuinsThe Greeks put a premium on finding impressive locations to stage their dramas, such as Taormina's hillside Teatro Greco. Beyond the columns...Read More
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16. Torre di Federico II
Viewpoint/Scenic OverlookThis mysterious octagonal tower stands above the lower part of town and has been celebrated for millennia as marking the exact geometric center...Read More
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