An opportunity you can't refuse? Show Sicily some
respect.
Classical multi-cultural influences, an active
volcano (Etna) and a sunny climate
Sicily Travel Guide by: Mansi Gupta
Sicily has made an indelible mark
on the European travelling scene. Is it because of the Volcano that
is still burning, or is it because of the rich cultural heritage
that the city carries? The European experience has been adorned by
the Italian influence. The Greek domination has left such marks on
the settlements around Rome and rest of Italy including Greece and
Sicily that it has become next to impossible to miss it. The roman
leftovers are grand enough to attract the historians as well as the
tourists.
Sicily is one of the most sought after destinations in Italy. The
tourism advantage that Sicily can give is just an added feature. The
reason for this is that it is essentially a culturally charged city.
The city has in itself treasured the exploits of the second Great
War as well as the ancient historical facts that a significant part
of world history. The city holds a distinct aura as differentiable
as its language, which is a mixture of many nearby languages. The
Mediterranean influence on the place can be felt by the cuisine that
is served in its lavishly decorated restaurants.
Sicily holds a unique history that is flanked by the exploits and
rule of many dynasties. The geographical location of the place gives
a very wrong picture of it being part of the Italian rule. Though it
is now a part of Italy but its origin and history is different from
that of Italy. The main land of Sicily is separated from the Italian
land and thus it finds many indigenous people living in it. How ever
it has been a favorite of almost all the empires. The Carthage, the
Greeks and the Normans fought over the land too much and it saw the
changing the hands. Rome was finally the victor and they ruled it
for a long time. Then in the late 19th century Italy took over the
control. However the impact of mafia on the island is too much and
large part of the land is still under its influence. The city also
has the honor of perpetrating the mafia concept.
The Greek and the Roman influence on the city can be seen by the
architecture that is seen around the city. The enormous size of the
cathedrals and platforms dazzles the mind of the visitors. The
Sicilian backdrop has been used by many film makers and performers.
The sheer grandeur of the roman and Greek constructions makes it one
of the most sought after destination in southern Europe.
Mount Etna is one of the volcanoes that is still active apart from
being the tallest in Europe. The rich thick forest cover around the
Etna region is an added attraction to the tourists. Apart from the
seldom traffic problems and delays in flights and trains, the city
offers a vista of travelling experiences.
The city is easy to approach, as it is a part of most of eastern and
southern European tours. The individual visit can also be a good
idea. From romanticism of the mafia to the raw power of nature
Sicily has it all.
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About the author
Mansi Gupta writes about
Sicily travel