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Ancient Sites
Teatro Greco, Taormina
Divine architecture and a dreamy setting come together at this splendid Greek theatre with a
front-row view of Mt Etna. (
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Segesta
Sitting in moody isolation on a windswept hillside, the Elymians' perfect Doric temple is one of Sicily's most
magical spots. (
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Villa Romana del Casale
This Roman villa's ancient floor mosaics are among the most extensive and best-preserved
anywhere. (
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Valle dei Templi
Splendidly arrayed on Agrigento's craggy heights, five temples and a superb archaeological museum
make this the granddaddy of Sicilian ancient sites. (
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Parco Archeologico della Neapolis
Syracuse's vast complex of amphitheatres and altars is backed by citrus groves and
limestone caves. (
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Selinunte
One of western Sicily's top draws, Selinunte blends an idyllic coastal setting and a magnificent diversity of ru-
ins.
Necropoli di Pantalica
This honeycomb of Iron- and Bronze-Age tombs may have once been the capital of the ancient
Siculian culture. (
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IF YOU LIKE...AVANT-GARDE ART
Castel di Tusa's eclectic outdoor sculpture garden, Fiumara d'Arte, extends from the Tyrrhenian Sea to a hilltop
pyramid where white-clad revellers celebrate the summer solstice.
