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Holidays
In Sicily - Live Life To The Fullest by Stanley Gallor
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 Tired
of your daily routine? Take a break from everyday life by planning your
next holiday. Holidays not only help you live life to the fullest by experiencing
new things but also help rejuvenate mentally and physically as well.
Whether you are
a sea lover, a history lover, or wish to burn off some energy with some
skiing, come and discover Sicily. This island in Italy has so much to offer
for an enjoyable holiday.
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Sicily is the
largest island in the Mediterranean Sea. Along with the main island, several
smaller islands are also counted as the part of Sicily. The island is a
fascinating place to be in and Sicily never disappoints its visitors.
Come and spend
your holidays in Sicily - taste the diversity:
Sun-drenched
beaches, charming countryside, Greek and Roman heritage and a visible contrast
between tradition and modernism make Sicily an attractive location for
your holiday.
Along with its
amazing coastline and tranquil landscapes, Sicily is also the location
of Mount Etna - the largest active Volcano of Europe. |
Once you set
your mind on having Sicily holidays, rest assured that you will find suitable
accommodation to fit your budget. There are plenty of hotels and Sicily
villas . Luxury Sicily hotels, villas, bungalows, self catering apartments
and sea-facing hotel rooms - you can choose whatever you like.
Best time
to visit Sicily - Climate of Sicily:
Sicily enjoys
a Mediterranean climate. However, the temperature remains comfortable through
out the year. July, August and the first two weeks of September are hotter
than rest of the year. The average highest temperature in Sicily is 29
degrees Celsius. The average lowest temperature is 10 degrees Celsius with
the temperature reducing from December until early March.
The best times
to visit Sicily are from March until June and October and November.
Sun lovers are best to visit the island from July through to September.
Skiing enthusiast should plan their visit for January or February.
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to visit in Sicily, Attractions in Sicily - Sicily sightseeing:
Apart from the
stunning shoreline of the island, there are a lot of places in Sicily that
you should plan visit to make your Sicily tour complete.
Here is a
small list of key attractions in Sicily:
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Mount Etna -
the largest active volcano in Europe
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Galleria Regionale
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art museum in Palermo
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Monreale Cathedral
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twelfth century cathedral located in the suburb of Monreale and popular
for its architectural beauty
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Capuchin Catacombs
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underground burial place that contains mummified remains of natives of
Palermo
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Greek Amphitheater
- located in Taormina and offers an unforgettable view of Mount Etna
and Mediterranean sea
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Capo - the
market in Palermo that brings back a glimpse of tenth century Arab culture
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Once you land
in Palermo airport, you can hire travel guide and interpreter who can guide
you through out your Sicily trip, help you find Sicily hotels and make
your holidays in Sicily more enjoyable. Alternatively, book your Sicily
accommodation online.
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About the Author
- Stanley Gallor is a travel writer and has contributed to many traveling
portals. Stanley finds Sicily holidays very exciting and comforting. For
self catering apartments and luxurious hotels in Sicily or any other part
of Italy contact http://www.autoplanhols.co.uk |
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Palermo
Travel Guide by Max Piecesni
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Palermo
is the capital of Sicily and its largest city - stupendously sited in its
own wide bay underneath the limestone bulk of Monte Pellegrino. Originally
a Phoenician, then a Carthaginian colony, this remarkable city was long
considered a prize worth capturing. After the first Punic war it passed
from the Carthaginian hands to the Romans (254 - 253 B.C.) and later became
a colony under the reign of Augustus.
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Under the Arab domination
it obtains great splendour: it becomes an emirate and will hold around
300 mosques. As an Arab reporter of the time describes, from the interior
rise one could admire the red domes among the green of the Conca d’Oro.
Finally Palermo became Norman in 1072 with a conquest by Ruggero d’Altavilla.
Ruggero II raises it as capital
of the Sicilian Reign and Federico II Houhenstaufen crowns it Capital of
the Mediterranean Culture, creating the first Sicilian school. Palermo
became the greatest city in Europe, famed for the wealth of its court and
peerless as a centre of learning.
In the hands of the Angevin’s
it passes through a phase of decline, due to the transfer of the Reign’s
Capital to Naples. For the misgovernment, the population revolts: War of
the Vespers (Easter 1282). In the course of its history, Palermo always
searched for independence and the role as Capital. In fact, this is revealed
in the attempt of the Neapolitan Republic to impose the Bourbonist Constitution
(1812). On the 27th of May 1860, the city hands itself over to Garibaldi. |
The
long history of the city assures that there is a lot to see, although the
city as a whole, as well as some of the sights, are in need of repair.
Nowadays Palermo is a fast,
brash and exciting city. The mix of arabic and viking influences is one
of the strangest and unexpected surprises the city has to offer. Buildings
dating from the 11th and 12th century, the heyday of Medieval Sicily, offer
this peculiar quality. The most noteworthy and an absolute must is the
Palazzo dei Normanni
| Other interesting sights
include the Quattro Canti, a nice example of Baroque architecture and the
Catacombs. From the 16th to the last century local noblemen and clergy
were mummified here. Very impressive are the Monastery and Cathedral of
Monreale in the nearby village of Monreale (a couple of kilometers out
of the city-center).
Historical Palermo sits compactly
around one central crossroads, the Quattro Canti, which is at the core
of four distinct quarters. The Albergheria and the Capo quarter, the latter
beyond the cathedral, lie roughly west of Via Maqueda; the Vucciria and
old harbour of La Cala and the La Kalsa , lie to the east, closest to the
water. In these areas you'll find virtually all the surviving ancient monuments
and buildings of the city, in a confusing chronological jumble.
Each quarter, too, retains
something of its medieval character in a system of run-down labyrinthine
streets and alleys which speak volumes about the quality of life behind
the rich churches and sights. Don't be unnecessarily wary though - most
areas are perfectly safe in the daytime. |
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