To enjoy our Italy Homepage, click hereSicily is the largest and most populous autonomous region in Italy and has a rich history, shaped by various civilizations that have inhabited the island over the centuries.It was a pleasant surprise for us, and seemed to be like "Italy on steroids." ...
Catania, city, eastern Sicily, Italy, in the broad plain of Catania on the Ionian seacoast, south of Mount Etna. The city was founded in 729 bce by Chalcidians (settlers from Chalcis in the Greek island of Euboea) from Naxos, 50 miles (80 km) north. It a
Map of Sicily Discover all that is best about Sicily, from magnificent beaches to ancient monuments and fine baroque towns, from secluded beaches on quiet islands to bustling resorts and Greek Temples on this exceptional island to the south-west of Italy. Less well known than the beaches and c...
The airport security facial recognition technology dubbed “FaceBoarding” debuted in Italy at Milan’s Linate Airport earlier this month, marking a new frontier in Italian travel expediency. Culture Turin Who? This Small Sicilian Town Still Proudly Calls Itself the First Capital of Italy ...
Main cities and towns in SicilyWhilst Sicily might appear small on the map, it’s actually the largest island in the Mediterranean and biggest region of Italy by area. There are so many diverse cities and towns to discover which means you probably need to stay longer than you think here ...
Sicily Island, Italy Sicily is all about history, modernity, nature and charm. We would like to invite you on a trip along the slopes of Mount Etna and the picturesque coast of the famous island! Etna volcano in Sicily is not just a spot on the map: it is a place steeped in legend...
Situated on the east coast of the island between Syracuse and Messina, is the second largest city in Sicily. Lots of dominations such as Greeks, Romans, Arabs, Normans, Byzantines, Swabians and the Aragons, leaving profound traces of their cultures. Catania is one of Italy´s most importan...
Large island in the Mediterranean Sea, southwest of Italy, to which it belongs and from which it is separated by the Strait of Messina. The earliest trace of Jews in Sicily dates from the end of the sixth century, when, at the request of the Sicilian Jews, the Roman community complained...
Italy Movies|Rome Movies|Venice Movies And those are the top Sicily movies! Are you planning a trip to Sicily? Or have you watched any travel-inspiring Sicilian films? Let me know in the comments! Rebecca Hey! I wrote this. And I'm the human (and hair) behind Almost Ginger. I live ...
In Sicilian land census (rivelli) records dating from the 1490s, the early Albanians' surnames are somewhat Italianized, perhaps because many were assumed or modified in Sicily based on nicknames. It is believed that most of the refugees arriving in Italy bore simple patronymics. Early Albanian...