When we visit Sicily, Italy\’s largest island, we are usually struck by a physical phenomenon: We get out of breath. We lose our breath. It is truly beautiful here.
– It\’s a rough country, perhaps thanks to the world-famous Mafia, but it has a strange charm.
– As long as the “Godfather” doesn\’t notice you, you have nothing to fear.
Sicily may rightly be considered the true pearl among the islands, but it is also one of the poorest regions in Italy.The island is not only famous for the aforementioned mafia,but also for its symbol, the highest active volcano in Europe.
The world-famous
Etna
is over 3,300 meters high. If you want to get there, you don\’t have to walk. You can get there comfortably by cable car. Of course, not all the way to the crater. It will shorten the distance by about 2.5 kilometers. The view is truly fascinating.
– It is possible to go higher, but it is a bit of a hike.
– If it were not currently closed due to the danger of explosions.
If you are lucky and it is resting, you can walk on the lunar-like surface to the top. Mount Etna last awoke in the spring of 2017.
The ancient Romans would have been amazed
.
Another place that should never be missed is the ancient city of Syracuse . [It was in this famous city that the equally famous mathematician and physicist Archimedes was born.
– [44] Although it is now more than 2,000 years old, the inhabitants of this city are still justifiably proud of their birthplace.
The ancient Greek theater, beautiful palaces and temples are well worth a visit. Another beautiful city is Palermo.While it is true that this city is also famous for its local mafia, there is much to see and do. For the most part, however, the gems are all ancient. Today, the ancient Romans would probably have a hard time finding their way around. Palermo is like a huge marketplace.