The Best of Sicily in 8 minutes | Sicily in 4K cities, beaches, volcanoes, lava,...
Sicily, the largest Mediterranean island, is just off the toe of Italy's boot. Video show all important, the best of Sicily, awesome and beautiful places of Sicily in less than 9 minutes. The video starts with early morning sunrise over the Mediterranean sea in Sicily.
Segesta Sicily is the Doric temple. Segesta was one of the major cities of the Elymians, one of the three indigenous peoples of Sicily. It is located in the northwestern part of Sicily in Italy, near the modern commune of Calatafimi-Segesta in the province of Trapani. The Hellenization of Segesta happened very early and had a profound effect on its people.
Selinunte was an ancient Greek city on the south-western coast of Sicily in Italy. It was situated between the valleys of the Cottone and Modione rivers. The archaeological site contains five temples centered on an acropolis. Of the five temples, only the Temple of Hera, also known as Temple E, has been re-erected. At its peak, before 409 BC the city may have contained up to 30,000 people, excluding slaves.
Catania is the second largest city of Sicily after Palermo located on the east coast facing the Ionian Sea. It is the capital of the Metropolitan City of Catania, one of the ten biggest cities in Italy, and the seventh largest metropolitan area in Italy. The population of the city proper is 320,000 while the population of the city's metropolitan area, Metropolitan City of Catania, stood at 1,116,168 inhabitants. Catania was founded in the 8th century BC by Chalcidians. In 1434, the first university in Sicily was founded in the city. In the 14th century and into the Renaissance period, Catania was one of Italy's most important cultural, artistic and political centers. The city is noted for its history, culture, architecture, and gastronomy. Its old town, besides being one of the biggest examples of baroque architecture in Italy, is a World Heritage Site, protected by UNESCO.
Lampedusa is the largest island of the Italian Pelagie Islands in the Mediterranean Sea. The commune of Lampedusa e Linosa is part of the Sicilian province of Agrigento which also includes the smaller islands of Linosa and Lampione. It is the southernmost part of Italy and Italy's southernmost island.
Taormina is a hilltop town on the east coast of Sicily. It sits near Mount Etna, an active volcano with trails leading to the summit. The town is known for the Teatro Antico di Taormina, an ancient Greco-¬Roman theater still used today.
Syracuse is a city on the Ionian coast of Sicily, Italy. It's known for its ancient ruins.
Palermo is the capital of the Italian island of Sicily. The 12th-century Palermo Cathedral houses royal tombs, while the huge neoclassical Teatro Massimo is known for opera performances. Cefalu, a famous town on the Mediterranean sea.
Castellammare del Golfo is a town and municipality in the Trapani Province of Sicily. Heading upwards from its marina/harbor called Cala Marina, with many restaurants and bars, the urban plan is made of steps and winding streets that lead to Piazza Petrolo in one direction or towards the main central gardens, where the town center lies with many shops, cafes, and restaurants. The main street is called Corso Garibaldi. Castellammare del Golfo has been described as probably having the most beautiful peninsula in all of Sicily.
Stromboli - The incredible volcano island of Stromboli off the coast of Sicily, Italy. Stromboli is one of the worlds most active volcanos and is famous for its regular daily explosions.
Lipari is the largest, most famous and lively island among the Eolians.
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