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Pay attention to the mosaics in the central nave, decorated in Islamic style.įrom here, walk along the oldest road in the city, towards the Cassaro Cathedral. Inside this palace is the Palatine Chapel (a must-visit icon in Palermo)! The two empires found themselves living together from the 11th to the 13th century. Palermo is the ideal co-existence of Arab and Norman art and architecture. Wear some good walking shoes so you can scramble up and down the stairs.įrom the market, walk 15 minutes toward the Norman Palace. The themes, characters, and motifs remain relevant today and add another dimension to this historic site. To get a real sense of the import of these playwrights, speed read a condensed version of Medea or the Odyssey. The amphitheatre itself is an impressive feat of architecture, requiring more than 100 000 cubic meters of rock to be moved manually from the mountain.ĭating back to the 3rd Century BC, this Amphitheater would have likely been the scene of famous plays by Euripides, Aristophanes, and Euphorian. It makes for some spectacular photos with sweeping views. It contains one of the most famous landmarks in Italy, the Teatro Antico di Taormina.įrom this well-preserved amphitheatre, you will get some of the best views on the island, overlooking the Calabrian coast, the Ionian Coast, and Mount Etna. Italy is blessed with archaeological ruins and history abound, and the Island of Sicily is no exception. Use the map to explore all the days and stops.
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But more than that, the people, food, history, and diversity left me agape. The crystal clear waters and jagged cliffs are archetypical Mediterranean scenery. Sicily will always be an enchanting daydream for me. This 5 day Sicily itinerary takes you across the largest Mediterranean Island from East to West (if you land in Palermo, feel free to reverse it)! It is based on landing in Catania and flying out of Palermo. 5 days in Sicily is not nearly enough time to explore all the area has to offer, but we can try! Welcome to Sicily the home of UNESCO heritage sites, crystal clear waters, and active volcanoes. Old harbour with wooden fishing boat in Cefalu, Sicily, Italy