Sicílie - Turistický průvodce – Belfordová Ros (2017)

A guide to Sicily, the island of cities and vineyards on the slopes of Etna. Sicily is an autonomous region of Italy with colorful and temperamental inhabitants. It is the largest Mediterranean island, which includes a few dozen other islands and islets. Here you can enjoy the comfort of half-empty beaches, crystal-clear sea, and beautiful natural scenery. Experience a breathtaking ascent of the active volcano Etna, which stands at 3,370 m and is also the highest volcano in Europe. The interior of Sicily will dazzle you with the atmosphere of its towns. Some are notable for their history that spans from Norman and Arab monuments to antiquity, while others, completely rebuilt after the devastating earthquake of 1693, enchant with baroque monuments of such significance that they have no equivalent elsewhere in the world. Visit Palermo with its mysterious reputation as a mafia city, ancient Syracuse, Agrigento near the world-famous Valley of the Temples, or popular resorts like Giardini Naxos, Taormina, or Porto Rosa. However, you can also discover completely hidden and almost unknown places. Don't miss the unique Sicilian cuisine featuring fish, tomatoes, eggplants, garlic, and basil, as well as the unique ice cream that is consumed in large quantities here. Also, don't forget the thick, aromatic Marsala wine, whose grapes are grown on the slopes of Etna.