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OBIECTIVE SICILIA CATANIA Turul Cataniei

Vom vizita orasul de la poalele Etnei: centrul istoric, Domul si Piata Domului. Simbolul orasului este Fantana Elefantului, compusa dintr-un elefant sculptat din lava neagra si un obelisc egiptean deasupra. Elefantul apartine epocii romane, iar obeliscul are origine egipteana, realizat din granit. Ambele componente sunt antice si sunt ridicate pe un soclu de marmura alba.

Via Etnea/ strada principala de shopping Via Etnea, Catania, Sicily, Italy Catania Cathedral: Address: Via Vittorio Emanuele II, 163, 95100 Catania CT, Italy Catania Cathedral, dedicated to Saint Agatha, is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Catania, Sicily, southern Italy.

Architectural styles: Baroque architecture, Norman architecture Phone: +39 095 320044

"From the square you can catch the little tourist train touring the town."

Giardino Bellini The Giardino Bellini is the oldest urban park of Catania. It occupies 70.942 m². Wikipedia Address: Via Etnea, 292, 95131 Catania CT, Italy Hours: Open today · Open 24 hours Province: Province of Catania The Giardino Bellini (also known as Villa Bellini; English translation: "Bellini Garden") is the oldest[1] urban park of Catania.

Castello Ursino Castello Ursino, also known as Castello Svevo di Catania, is a castle in Catania, Sicily, southern Italy. Wikipedia Address: Castello Ursino di Catania, Piazza Federico di Svevia, 95121 Catania CT, Italy Hours: Open today · 9AM–7PM Event: Sicilian Vespers Province: Province of Catania Phone: +39 095 345830 Built: 1239–1250 Castello Ursino ('Bear Castle'), also known as Castello Svevo di Catania,[1] is a castle in Catania, Sicily, southern Italy. It was built in the 13th century as a royal castle of the Kingdom of Sicily, and is mostly known for its role in the Sicilian Vespers, when it became the seat of the Sicilian Parliament. The castle is in good condition today, and it is open to the public as a museum. Castello Ursino was built between 1239 and 1250, as one of the royal castles of Emperor Frederick II, King of Sicily, closing a chapter on the turbulent time in Sicily that followed the death of his predessor, William II.[2] Local lords had attempted to assert independence, and in 1220 Frederick II had ordered the destruction of all non-royal castles in Sicily.[2] Castello Ursino was built to stress royal power as well as for the defence of the capital,[2] and was considered impregnable at the time.

Teatro Massimo Bellini, Catania Opera house in Catania, Italy The Teatro Massimo Bellini is an opera house in Catania, Sicily, southern Italy. Named after the local-born composer Vincenzo Bellini, it was inaugurated on 31 May 1890 with a performance of the composer's masterwork, Norma. It seats 1,200. Wikipedia Address: Via Giuseppe Perrotta, 12, 95131 Catania CT, Italy Opened: May 31, 1890 Province: Province of Catania Phone: +39 095 730 6111 Function: Opera house The Teatro Massimo Bellini is an opera house in Catania, Sicily, southern Italy. Named after the localborn composer Vincenzo Bellini, it was inaugurated on 31 May 1890 with a performance of the composer's masterwork, Norma. It seats 1,200. The creation of what was to finally become the Teatro Massimo Bellini took almost two hundred years, beginning with discussions following the disastrous 1693 earthquake which completely destroyed Catania. The construction of a public theatre was discussed, and a foundation stone was finally laid in 1812.

San Benedetto, Catania 4.318 Google reviews Church in Catania, Italy

San Benedetto is a church in Catania, Sicily, southern Italy. Dedicated to St. Benedict of Nursia, it was built between 1704 and 1713. Wikipedia Address: Crociferi street - ticket office via Teatro Greco, 2, 95124 Catania CT, Italy Province: Province of Catania Phone: +39 095 715 2207 Palazzo degli Elefanti 4.598 Google reviews Council in Catania, Italy Palazzo degli Elefanti is a historical building in Catania, Sicily, southern Italy. It currently houses the city's Town Hall. Wikipedia Address: Piazza Duomo, 3, 95100 Catania CT, Italy Hours: Open today · 9AM–7PM Province: Province of Catania Phone: +39 095 742 1111 The palace, located on the northern side of the Cathedral square, was begun in 1696 after the devastating earthquake of 1693, its original designed having been commissioned to Giovan Battista Longobardo. The eastern, southern, and western façades were however designed at a later stage by Giovan Battista Vaccarini, while the northern one was by Carmelo Battaglia. The staircase opening to the inner court with four porticoes was added in the late 18th century by Stefano Ittar. In the second floor are paintings by the Sicilian artist Giuseppe Sciuti.

Fontana dell'Elefante 4.7200 Google reviews Tourist attraction in Catania, Italy Fountain with a Roman statue of an elephant carved from basalt, now the symbol of the city. Address: Piazza Duomo, 95100 Catania CT, Italy Hours: Open today · Open 24 hours Province: Province of Catania Phone: +39 095 742 5573

La fontana dell'Elefante è una opera monumentale realizzata tra il 1735 e il 1737 dall'architetto Giovanni Battista Vaccarini. È collocata al centro della Piazza del Duomo di Catania. Il suo elemento principale è una statua di basalto nero che raffigura un elefante, chiamato comunemente u Liotru e considerato l'emblema della città siciliana.

Amphithéâtre de Catane 4.191 Google reviews Historical place in Catania, Italy

Sunken ruins of a large Roman amphitheater in the middle of Catania built around 300 BC. Address: Piazza Stesicoro, 95124 Catania CT, Italy Hours: Open today · 9AM–1:30PM, 2:30–6:30PM Province: Province of Catania Phone: +39 095 715 0508 The 'Roman amphitheater of Catania , which is visible today in a small section Stesicoro square , was built probably in the second century on the northern edge of the old town, near the hill Montevergine that housed the main part of the town. The area where it is located, which is now part of the historical center of the city, in the past it was used as a necropolis . It is part of the greek-Roman archaeological park of Catania .

Orto Botanico dell'Università di Catania 4.665 Google reviews Botanical garden in Catania, Italy The Orto Botanico dell'Università di Catania, also known as the Hortus Botanicus Catinensis, is a botanical garden in Catania, Sicily, southern Italy. It is operated by the University of Catania botany department. Wikipedia Address: Università degli Studi di Catania, Via Etnea, 397, 95128 Catania CT, Italy Hours: Open today · 9AM–4PM Province: Province of Catania Phone: +39 095 430901

Museo Civico Belliniano 4.311 Google reviews Museum in Catania, Italy Address: Piazza S. Francesco d'Assisi, 3, 95100 Catania CT, Italy Hours: Open today · 9AM–7PM Province: Province of Catania Phone: +39 095 715 0535

Fontana dell'Amenano 4.648 Google reviews

Tourist attraction in Catania, Italy Address: Piazza del Duomo, 95124 Catania CT, Italy Hours: Open today · Open 24 hours Province: Province of Catania Phone: +39 095 742 5573

Riserva naturale Oasi del Simeto 3.7111 Google reviews Park in Italy Address: SS114, 95121 CT, Italy

Piazza Università 4.5240 Google reviews Tourist attraction in Catania, Italy Address: Via Roccaforte, 95124 Catania CT, Italy Hours: Open today · Open 24 hours Province: Province of Catania

Terme della Rotonda 4.318 Google reviews Tourist attraction in Catania, Italy Address: Piazza Mecca, Catania, CT 95124, 95124 Catania CT, Italy Hours: Closed today Province: Province of Catania Phone: +39 095 715 0951

Teatro romano de Catania 4.554 Google reviews Historical landmark in Catania, Italy Address: Via Vittorio Emanuele II, 266, 95124 Catania CT, Italy

Hours: Open today · 9AM–5PM Province: Province of Catania Phone: +39 095 715 0508

Il teatro romano di Catania è situato nel centro storico della città etnea, tra piazza S. Francesco, via Vittorio Emanuele, via Timeo e via Teatro greco. Il suo aspetto attuale risale al II secolo ed è stato messo in luce a partire dalla fine del XIX secolo. A est confina con un teatro minore, detto odeon.

AM FOST ACOLO Acesta nu este departe de oras, fiind situat practic intr-un cartier marginas al Cataniei. Pentru a ajunge in oras sunt 3 optiuni: Alibus - 4 eur/ persoana, pleaca din aeroport si face un tur al zonei centrale a orasului; un autobuz - 1 eur/ persoana, nu am incercat sau taxiul - am citit pe mai multe site-uri ca sunt celebrii "rechini " si aici. Dupa circa 10 minute cu autobuzul si 5 minute pe jos am ajuns la B&B despre care am scris deja impresiile. Dupa ce ne-am cazat am iesit sa vizitam orasul si sa luam cina. Obiectivele parcurse pe perioada sejurului - mentionez ca nu am vazut chiar toate obectivele turisitice recomandate deoarece sotia este insarcinata si am si lenevit la plaja o parte din sejur :) - Etna: ramane locul numarul 1 in care trebuie sa ajungi chiar daca stai cateva zile in Catania - voi reveni cu un review separat -Taormina: vechiul oras grecesc, devenit apoi roman ramane o incantare cu stradutele inguste si vederea asupra marii Siracuza - orasul lui Arhimede si fost mare putere antica - Via Etnea - principala strada pe directie N-S, care trece prin Piata Stetiscoro, Piaza Universita, Piaza Duomo - Castello Ursino- care adaposteste Muzeul Civic - Via Crociferi - o straduta superba pietonala, in stil baroc cu Bisericile San Camilo si San Giuliano - Piaza Duomo cu Catedrala si statuia elefantului

- Monastero dei Benedettini - actual sediul al universitatii - Gradinile Bellini - parcul principal al orasului - Aci Castello si Aci trezza - la mica distanta de Catania - Piata de peste de langa Piaza Duomo, daca nu aveti probeleme cu mirosurile - Plajele sunt in partea de sud a orasului, fiind accesibile cu autobuzul D, luat din Piata Borsellino. Exista mai multe plaje, dar marea este aceeasi. Noi am fost pe Lido Azzuro si Dopolavoro Ferroviario, ultima este mai ieftina si ofera aceleasi conditii. Daca aveti umbrele la voi puteti sa mergeti pe plaja publica, fara taxe, iar ca bonus la aveti si pe pustoaicele italience facand topless. Noi am mancat la 4 restaurante, va recomand 3 dintre acestea: Al Tortellino, excelent raport calitate-pret, Nikki Nakki si Primo Piano, iar de evitat Hosteria del Panda. Ca si impresii generale: - multe obiective se afla la mica distanta, se poate parcurge pe jos drumul dintre acestea - Catania nu este un oras curat, dimpotriva, senzatia mea este ca se ocupa numai de zona ultracentrala - se respecta cu strictete pauza de masa, inclusiv la magazine si obiective turistice care se inchid (12- 17 in majoritatea cazurilor): lenea este una imensa - pentru cumparaturi nu sunt magazine ale marilor lanturi, ci mici afaceri de familie, multe administrate de imigranti - transportul in comun vine cand doreste el, costa 1 eur/ 90 minute si se fac controale, biletul trebuie validat imediat dupa urcare: pentru majoritatea zonelor aveti legatura din Stazione Centrale, unde se afla de asemenea gara si autogara - daca doriti sa luati o gustare rapida intre obiective, va recomand magazinele unde scrie "salumeria": practic se fac sandwich-uri la cererea clientului, cu ce doreste

Agrigento & Piazza Armerina 55 EUR

1. Agrigento 2. Valle dei Templi 3. 4.61,142 Google reviews 4. Monument in Italy 5. The Valle dei Templi is an archaeological site in Agrigento, Sicily, southern Italy. It is one of the most outstanding examples of Greater Greece art and architecture, and is one of the main attractions ... Wikipedia 6. Address: 92100 Agrigento, Province of Agrigento, Italy 7. Hours: 8. Open today · 8:30AM–7PM 9. Province: Province of Agrigento 10. Phone: +39 0922 621657 11. UNESCO region: Europe and North America Aria arheologică Valle dei Templi (în română Valea templelor) se situează la sud-vest de orașul sicilian Agrigento, pe dealul unde în anul 580 î.Hr. grecii au fondat orașul Akragas. În anul 406 î.Hr. a fost distrus de cartaginezi, dar fusese reconstruit de Timoleon, tiranul Siracusei. A fost unul dintre cele mai importante orașe din bazinul Mării Mediterane. În perioada romană orașul se numea Agrigentum. După prăbușirea Imperiului Roman de Apus, locuitorii au părăsit vechiul oraș și s-au mutat mai la nord de acropolă. Mărturie a trecutului glorios al orașului Akragas sunt monumentele în stil doric:

Agrigento Cathedral 4.721 Google reviews Church in Agrigento, Italy Agrigento Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Agrigento, Sicily, dedicated to Saint Gerland. Founded in the 11th century, it was consecrated in 1099 as the seat of the restored bishop of Agrigento. Wikipedia Address: Piazza Don Minzoni, 92100 Agrigento AG, Italy Opened: 1099 Architectural style: Romanesque architecture Province: Province of Agrigento Phone: +39 340 169 0794 Affiliation: Catholic Church Wikipedia

Temple of Olympian Zeus, Agrigento The Temple of Olympian Zeus in Agrigento, Sicily was the largest Doric temple ever constructed, although it was never completed and now lies in ruins. It stands in the Valle dei Templi with a number of other major Greek temples. Wikipedia Province: Province of Agrigento Architectural style: Doric

Location: Agrigento, Sicily Construction started: 480 BC ?

Chiesa Santa Maria Dei Greci 4.617 Google reviews Place of worship in Agrigento, Italy Address: Salita Santa Maria dei Greci, 92100 Agrigento AG, Italy Province: Province of Agrigento Phone: +39 340 169 0794

Museo Diocesano 4.45 Google reviews Museum in Agrigento, Italy Address: Via Duomo, 96, 92100 Agrigento AG, Italy Hours: Open today · 10AM–7PM Province: Province of Agrigento Phone: +39 0922 490011

Santuario di San Calogero 4.45 Google reviews Catholic church in Agrigento, Italy Address: Piazzetta S. Calogero, 92100 Agrigento AG, Italy Province: Province of Agrigento Phone: +39 0922 20446

Giardino Giardino Orto Botanico Agrigento 5.01 Google review Botanical garden in Agrigento, Italy Address: 37°18'07. 13°35'51.2"E, Via Italia, 4, 92026 Favara AG, Italy Hours: Open today · 8AM–2PM, 3–6PM Province: Province of Agrigento

12.Piazza Armerina

Villa Romana del Casale Address: Strada Provinciale 90, Piazza Armerina, Sicily, Italy Phone Number: +39 0935 684148

Piazza Armerina Address: Piazza Armerina, 94015 Piazza Armerina, Sicily, Italy Phone Number: +39 0935 982111

Casa Museo del Contadino Address: Via Giuseppe Garibaldi 57/A, 94015 Piazza Armerina, Sicily, Italy

“A must see.”

This is a must see in Piazza Armerina. Mario gave us a true history class about how farmers used to live. The museum was created by him after he retired from teaching. It is a recreation of a farmer house with many artifacts and, of course, the delightful explanation from Mario. If you find the museum closed, just hang by for a bit and he'll show up. Worth waiting for.

Cattedrale di Maria Santissima Delle Vittorie Address: Piazza Cattedrale, 94015 Piazza Armerina, Sicily, Italy Phone Number: +39 0935 680214

SiciliArteGusto

Address: via Umberto 38 | stand Villa Romana del Casale Piazza Armerina, 94015 Piazza Armerina, Sicily, Italy Phone Number: +39 0935 680393

Domus Artis Address: Via la Bella 3, 94015 Piazza Armerina, Sicily, Italy Phone Number: +39 392 206 8111

Palermo & Monreale 70 EUR

3. Palermo

Catacombe dei Cappuccini Address: Piazza Cappuccini, 1, 90129 Palermo, Italy Open today · 9AM–1PM, 3–6PM Province: Province of Palermo Phone: +39 091 652 7389

Palazzo dei Normanni e Cappella Palatina Address: Piazza Indipendenza, 90134, Palermo, Sicily, Italy

Santa Maria dell'Ammiraglio (La Martorana Address: Piazza Bellini 3, 90133, Palermo, Sicily, Italy

Phone Number: +39 091 616 1692

Chiesa del Gesu Address: Piazza Casa Professa 21, Palermo, Sicily, Italy

Cattedrale di Palermo Address: Corso Vittorio Emanuele, 90134, Palermo, Sicily, Italy

Cappella Palatina Address: Piazza Indipendenza, 90129 Palermo, Italy

Martorana Address: Piazza Bellini, 3, 90133 Palermo, Italy Teatro Massimo, Palermo Piazza Verdi, 90138 Palermo, Italy

Quattro Canti Address: Via Vittorio Emanuele, 80146 Palermo, Italy

Mount Pellegrino

Elevation: 609 m Province: Province of Palermo Orto botanico di Palermo

Address: Via Lincoln, 2, 90133 Palermo, Italy Hours: Closing soon · 9AM–5PM

Phone: +39 091 2389 1236

Palazzo Chiaramonte Address: Piazza Marina, 61, 90133 Palermo, Italy Hours: Open today · 10AM–7PM

San Cataldo, Palermo The church of San Cataldo, Palermo, is a Roman Catholic church in the Sicilian city of Palermo, standing on the central Piazza Bellini. Wikipedia Address: Piazza Bellini, 1, 90134 Palermo, Italy Opened: 1154 Architectural style: Romanesque architecture

Church of the Gesù, Palermo 4.655 Google reviews Church in Palermo, Italy The Church of the Gesù, Church of Saint Mary of Gesu or Casa Professa is one of the most important Baroque churches in the Italian city of Palermo and in all of Sicily. Wikipedia Address: Piazza Casa Professa, 1, 90134 Palermo, Italy Opened: 1636 Piazza Pretoria

Piazza Pretoria, also known as square of Shame, is at the limits of the district of Kalsa, near the corner of Cassaro with Via Maqueda, just a few meters from the Quattro Canti, the exact center of the historic city of Palermo. Wikipedia Address: Piazza Pretoria, 1, 90133 Palermo, Italy

Giardino Inglese 4.2231 Google reviews Park in Palermo, Italy Address: Via della Libertà, 90143 Palermo, Italy Hours: Open today · 8AM–7PM

Church of the Gesù, Palermo 4.655 Google reviews Church in Palermo, Italy The Church of the Gesù, Church of Saint Mary of Gesu or Casa Professa is one of the most important Baroque churches in the Italian city of Palermo and in all of Sicily. Wikipedia Address: Piazza Casa Professa, 1, 90134 Palermo, Italy Opened: 1636

4. Monreale

Duomo di Monreale Address: Piazza Guglielmo II, 1, 90046 Monreale, Sicily, Italy

Le Absidi Address: Via Arcivescovado, Monreale, Sicily, Italy

Piazza Vittorio Emanuele Address: Piazza Vittorio Emanuele, 90046 Monreale, Sicily, Italy

Chiostro dei Benedettini

Address: Piazza Guglielmo Il Buono, 90046 Monreale, Sicily, Italy Phone Number: +39 091 640 4403 Vintage Enoteca Address: Via Benedetto d'Acquisto 26 b, 90046 Monreale, Sicily, Italy

Montereale Cafe Address: Via B. D'Acquisto, 90046 Monreale, Sicily, Italy

Siracusa & Ortigia 40 EUR 5. Siracusa AM FOST ACOLO O alta zi a sejurului nostru in Sicilia a fost dedicata Siracuzei. Ajungem in autogara din Catania, platim 9.10 eur/ pers/ bilet dus-intors, iar cu o intarziere de o ora vine si autocarul de Sicilia. Drumul nu este asa spectaculos precum cel spre Taormina, strabatand cateva zone mai mult agricole. Dupa circa o ora iata-ne debarcati in Siracuza, pe Via Corso Umberto. Primul obiectiv ales este Parcul Istoric Neapolis. Am avut neinspiratia sa credem ca este accesibil si din Viale

Paolo Orsi, asa ca am fost nevoiti sa facem un ocol serios. Am achitat taxa de vizitare de 10 eur/ pers iar incantarea si uimirea au inceput. Nu stiu cata legenda si cat adevar este faptul ca Siracuza era o mare putere antica, rivalizand cu Atena, dar un lucru e sigur: teatrul de aici este impresionant. Pe langa faptul ca putea gazdui un numar mare de spectatori, probabil toata populatia orasului din acea perioada se afla conservat intr-o stare foarte buna. Am admirat tribunele, scena si izvorul captat din spatele unei peluze pe care creste un muschi contrastant cu vegetatia saraca mediteraniana. Ca sa fie totul frumos, din inaltul tribunelor vezi o mica padurice apropiata si in departare marea. In zona paduricii am admirat si o expozitie in aer liber de sculptura amuzanta moderna. Raman cu aceleasi ganduri ca si in Taormina : cum l-au construit baietii astia cu atata timp in urma si atat de rezistent vremurilor? Langa teatru se afla o fosta cariera de piatra si o mica pestera numita Urechea lui Dionisio. Tot in acest parc, in partea opusa puteti vedea ramaseitele unui altar folosit pentru sacrificii numit Ara di Ierone, cu o vechime de peste 2300 de ani. Dupa vizita am dorit sa ajungem putin si in Ortigia. Din parcarea cu suveniruri la preturi nesimtite, am luat un minibus de oras (50 de centi / pers) care ne-a lasat in apropierea podurilor - sunt 3 trasee care leaga zonel cu obiective. La baza podului sudic Santa Lucia vedem mai multe oferte de croaziere de o ora prin larg. Una din barci tocmai avea motorul pornit, la casa de bilete era o romanca, care initial ne cere 15 eur /pers pentru croaziera, discutam in graba sa platim la sfarsit cu un discount. Plimbarea pe mare a meritat, am strabatut portul despre care am aflat ca este unul dintre cele mai mari naturale, am admirat fortul Vigilena si cateva pesteri cu acces numai dinspre mare. Formatiunile din calcar sunt spectauloase, la fel si corelarea acestora cu diferite animale sau parti ale corpului. La sfarsit ca bonus, capitanul a scos parasolarele si ne-a trecut printr-o mica fanta pe sub pod. Am platit in cele din urma 10 eur/ persoana. Am inceput mica vizita a Ortegiei, cu templul lui Apollo, afla la scurta distanta de pod. Acesta e in mare parte ruina, se mai pot vedea doar cateva coloane si un zid. Ne racorim cu bauturi reci si savuram un preparat "salumeria" de la un super-market din zona, apoi gasim suveniruri la pret bun la o taraba adiacenta templului. Dupa o scurta plimbare pe cateva stradute foarte inguste si pitoresti, traversam inapoi podul si luam autobuzul care de data asta pleaca la ora fixa. Regretam ca nu am putut vizita Ortigia mai pe indelete, dar recomand Siracuza cu caldura pentru ramasitele istorice vizibile aici si nu uitati o vedere de ansamblu dintr-o scurta croaziera

Ear of Dionysius 4.7129 Google reviews Tourist attraction in Syracuse, Italy

The Ear of Dionysius is a limestone cave carved out of the Temenites hill in the city of Syracuse, on the island of Sicily in Italy. Its name comes from its similarity in shape to the human ear. Wikipedia Address: Via Paradiso, 14, 96100 Siracusa SR, Italy Fountain of Arethusa 4.6473 Google reviews Tourist attraction in Syracuse, Italy The Fountain of Arethusa is a fountain on the island of Ortygia in the historical centre of the city of Syracuse in Sicily. Wikipedia Address: Largo Aretusa, 96100 Siracusa SR, Italy Hours: Open today · Open 24 hours Castello Maniace 4.3139 Google reviews Fortress in Syracuse, Italy The Castello Maniace is a citadel and castle in Syracuse, Sicily. It is situated at the far point of the Ortygia island promontory, where it was constructed between 1232 and 1240 by the Emperor Frederick II. Wikipedia Address: Isola di Ortigia, 96100 Siracusa SR, Italy Hours: Closed now Province: Province of Syracuse Cathedral of Syracuse 4.7218 Google reviews Cathedral in Syracuse, Italy The Cathedral of Syracuse, formally the Cattedrale metropolitana della Natività di Maria Santissima, is an ancient Catholic church in Syracuse, Sicily, the seat of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of ... Wikipedia Address: Piazza Duomo, 96100 Siracusa SR, Italy

Greek Theatre of Syracuse 4.5239 Google reviews Amphitheater in Syracuse, Italy

The Greek theatre of Syracuse lies on the south slopes of the Temenite hill, overlooking the modern city of Syracuse in southeastern Sicily. Wikipedia Address: Via del Teatro Greco, 40, 96100 Siracusa SR, Italy Province: Province of Syracuse

Ciane River The Ciane is a short river in southern Sicily, Italy. It flows into the river in correspondence of Syracuse's port, after a run of 8 kilometres and having received the waters of the Anapo. Wikipedia Length: 37 km Sources: Pisma, Pismotta

Temple of Apollo 4.4325 Google reviews Historical place in Syracuse, Italy The Temple of Apollo is one of the most important ancient Greek monuments on Ortygia, in front of the Piazza Pancali in Syracuse, Sicily, Italy. Wikipedia Address: Largo XXV Luglio, 96100 Siracusa SR, Italy Hours: Open today · Open 24 hours

Province: Province of Syracuse

Parc archéologique de Néapolis 5.01 Google review Tourist attraction in Syracuse, Italy Address: 96100 Syracuse, Province of Syracuse, Italy

Province: Province of Syracuse

Museo del Papiro “Corrado Basile” 4.211 Google reviews Art museum in Syracuse, Italy Address: Via Nizza, 14, 96100 Siracusa SR, Italy Hours: Open today · 10AM–7PM

Province: Province of Syracuse

Latomia dei Cappuccini 4.725 Google reviews Tourist attraction in Syracuse, Italy Address: Largo della Latomia, 96100 Siracusa SR, Italy Hours: Open today · 10:30AM–6:30PM

Province: Province of Syracuse Phone: +39 329 241 7142

Tecnoparco Archimede 4.722 Google reviews Museum in Syracuse, Italy Address: Viale Giuseppe Agnello, 96100 Siracusa SR, Italy

Hours: Closing soon · 9:30AM–6PM

Province: Province of Syracuse Phone: +39 0931 758807

Grotta del Ninfeo 5.01 Google review Tourist attraction in Syracuse, Italy The Grotta del Ninfeo is an artificial cavity in the rock of Temenite Hill located in the Archaeological park of Neapolis in Syracuse. Wikipedia Address: 37°04'35. 15°16'29.0"E, Via Italia, 5, 96100 Siracusa SR, Italy Province: Province of Syracuse Region: Sicily Part of: Greek Theatre of Syracuse Satellite of: Syracuse

6. Ortigia Island in Italy Ortygia is a small island which is the historical centre of the city of Syracuse, Sicily. The island, also known as Città Vecchia, contains many historical landmarks. The name originates from the Ancient Greek ortyx, which means "Quail". Wikipedia

Etna/Taormina 65 EUR 7. Etna

8. Taormina

AM FOST ACOLO Una din zilele sejurului nostru din Catania (vezi impresii) a fost dedicata Taorminei. Am studiat orarul autobuzelor, ne-am prezentat in autogara, am luat biletele de 8.30 eur/ persoana/ dus-intors de la ghiseul de vizavi si dupa o intaziere de 10 minute vine si autobuzul nostru. Frumos, curat cu aer conditionat, merge pe autostrada, apoi trece prin Giardini Naxos si in final ne lasa in Taormina, unde avea mai multe opriri, dupa ceva mai mult de o ora. Ultima parte a drumului este superba, admiram culoarea turcoaz a apei si parca ne gandeam ca era o idee buna sa fii luat cazare in Taormina. Cum orasul a fost fondat de greci, acestia erau mari amatori de teatru asa ca au construit unul. Nu putea fi decat primul nostru obiectiv. Am ajuns la el mergand pe 2 superbe zone pietonale, Corso Umberto si apoi Via Teatro Greco. Programul de vizitare este zilnic intre 9-18, iar biletul costa 10 eur/ persoana.

Teatrul se mentine intr-o stare foarte buna, asa ca vara se organizeaza aici concerte sau chiar teatru in aer liber. Estimez ca poate gazdui si 3000 de spectatori, pe dalele din piatra si scaunele din plastic amplasate in zona scenei. Te poti plimba in voie, savura arcadele, coloanele putin distruse si ramai pe ganduri cum a fost posibil sa fie construit cu atatia ani in urma. In zona superioara este o panorama superba asupra plajelor, a Insulei Bella, Castelmola cocotat pe inaltimi si culorii superbe a apei. Tot acolo este o expozitie de arta moderna amuzanta. Am luat-o apoi la pas pe Corso Umberto, zona pitoreasca pietonala pavata cu pietre, incadrata la capete de Poarta Messina si Poarta Catania. Zona istorica este perfect adaptata la turism, cu greu gasesti un loc in care sa nu fie vreun restaurant, cafenea sau magazin sau vanzator ambulant... toate scumpe. Facem un scurt tur ale Bisericii di Santa Caterina, un lacas mic si cochet. Apoi ne tragem suflletul in linistita zona a gradinii publice- umbra, bancute si multi copaci si plante unde mancam ceva de la pachet si bem o apa plata. Iar apoi nu puteam sa nu raspundem chemarii marii si insulei, asa ca luam funicularul (3 eur/ persoana) si coboram in cateva minute in zona din dreptul plajelor. Sunt cele mai scumpe din ce am vazut in Sicilia (25 eur/ 2 sezlonguri si o umbrela, inguste si aglomerate). Preturile la mancare si bautura la barurile de pe plaje sunt uriase, asa ca am vazut multi turisti care, ca si noi, se aprovizioneaza de la magazinele situate pe strada principala. Accesul la insula se face prin apa, pana la genunchi, dar costa 5 eur/ persoana. Asa ca ne bate gandul unei mici croaziere. Dam peste un roman de-al nostru care vindea excursii de circa 50 minute pe mare, cu o barca linistita si acoperita. Pentru 5 eur/ persoana suntem plimbati in jurul insulei, vedem 2 pesteri, suntem lasati sa ne balacim in mare si apoi adusi la mal. Pe scurt, regret ca nu am ajuns in Castelmola, dar Taormina ne-a placut si ne-a impresionat. Va recomand sa o vizitati, in masura posibilitatilor sa va cazati aici... pentru ca merita!

Ancient theatre of Taormina 4.6712 Google reviews The Ancient theatre of Taormina is an ancient Greek theatre, in Taormina, southern Italy, built in the third century BC. Wikipedia Address: Via del Teatro Greco, 1, 98039 Taormina ME, Italy

Messina 45 EUR

9.Messina

Cathedral and the Piazza del Duomo The Bell Tower and Astronomical Clock Santissima Annunziata dei Catalani Address: Via Garibaldi Giuseppe 111, MessinaFontana di Nettuno (Neptune Fountain) Address: Via Giuseppe Garibaldi, Messina

6 Camposanto Address: Via Catania, Messina

Panoramic Road and Sacrario di Cristo Re Address: Viale Principe Umberto, 89, 98122 Messina

8 Torre di Faro 9 Madonnina 10 Galleria Vittorio Emanuele III Address: Piazza Antonello, Messina

Where to Stay in Messina for Sightseeing

Caltagirone, Ragusa, Noto 60 EUR Caltagirone Staircase of Santa Maria del Monte

Ragusa

Noto

Malta 150 EUR / 135 EURO AGENTIE