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A couple of days in Marsala

Created by Slug on December 11, 2011 Best of IgoUgo

5 Reviews
1 Story

Experiences of a couple of winter days in Marsala on the West Coast of Sicily

Western Sicily

Created by airynfaerie on November 24, 2009 Best of IgoUgo

5 Reviews

We spent a few days on the western coast of Sicily, exploring the towns of Trapani, Erice and a little in between. Enjoying food, people, and the warmth, here's a bit of our experience...

Palermo and Agrigento – where civilisations meet

Created by Drever on November 16, 2005 Best of IgoUgo

4 Reviews
1 Story

Arab cupolas, Byzantine street markets, and Norman and baroque architectural gems are to be found in Palermo. Visiting Agrigento is a walk through ancient Greece.

Cefalù – ancient, captivating and exploration centre

Created by Drever on November 6, 2005 Best of IgoUgo

4 Reviews
1 Story

On the northern coast of Sicily, perched between a wall of rock and the sea, Cefalù offers a splendid beach, winding narrow, medieval streets, and delightful restaurants. Its twin-towered cathedral dates from 1131. On the Palermo Massena rail line, it offers easy communication with the major towns.

Sicily - The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly

Created by shaunandtrish on September 22, 2004 Best of IgoUgo

10 Reviews
7 Stories

This island should really be the top tourist island destination in the Mediterranean - it has so much going for it. It also has its problems, quirks, and considerable irritations. Most are either avoidable or you can work around them with a bit of research. Some valuable (I hope) tips contained herein...



The Infinite Island

Created by michaelhudson on June 7, 2003 Best of IgoUgo

10 Reviews
1 Story

Conquered by Greeks, Romans, Normans, and Moors, Sicily hovers on the doorstep of North Africa and Italy, overlapping both and belonging to neither.

Western Sicily

Created by mediterranean_girl on December 20, 2002 Best of IgoUgo

5 Reviews

A guide to the best sites in Western Sicliy.

Syracuse, Ancient Center of Sicily

Created by Bruce on February 18, 2001 Best of IgoUgo

8 Reviews

This ancient cultural and political center of the island of Sicily is a true beauty for it's history and ruins. Moreover, it's people make it special.

Sicilian Odessey,Things Not Found In Guidebooks

Created by Bruce on January 25, 2001 Best of IgoUgo

2 Reviews
3 Stories

American gets an education in Sicily,Events and places not covered in guidebooks.

The Island Has a Long History, Culture

Created by Zhebiton on July 9, 2010

3 Reviews
3 Stories

To have seen Italy without having seen Sicily is to not have seen Italy at all, for Sicily is the clue to everything - Goethe

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