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THREE PERFECT DAYS
Start in the Past
Make an early start in Piazza Armerina and beat the coach parties to the recently reopened Villa Romana del Ca-
sale ( Click here ). Once you've applauded the villa's extraordinary Roman mosaics, head out to Morgantina ( Click
here ) to investigate the ruins of an ancient Greek city. Spend the late afternoon exploring Piazza Armerina's his-
toric centre, making sure to head up the hill to the landmark cathedral ( Click here ) . Round the day off with a re-
laxed trattoria meal at Amici Miei ( Click here ) or a more formal dinner at Al Fogher ( Click here ).
Explore Caltagirone
Make your way to Caltagirone, a delightful hilltop town known for its ceramics. Get into the swing of things by
climbing the Scalinata di Santa Maria del Monte ( Click here ) and inspecting the Museo della Ceramica ( Click
here ). Clear your head with a wander around the Giardino Pubblico ( Click here ) , a pretty shaded park with views
over to Mt Etna, then while away the rest of the day admiring the attractive old town and its fancy baroque
churches.
Hilltop Hoods
Lording it over the hills and valleys of central Sicily, Enna is the king of the area's hilltop towns. Visit its impreg-
nable Castello di Lombardia ( Click here ) and the impressive Duomo ( Click here ) before heading over the valley
to Calascibetta. Afterwards push on to Nicosia, another handsome hilltop town, with a grand central square and
14th-century cathedral.
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Getting Around
Central Sicily is best explored by car - there are bus connections between the towns, but
for dipping into hidden villages and taking in the mountain views, your own wheels are
priceless.
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