Sicily A photo Essay (Cadogan Guides) - Softcover

Facaros, Dana; Pauls, Michael

Softcover

ISBN 10: 186011153X ISBN 13: 9781860111532

Publisher: Cadogan Books, 2004

Synopsis

Step off the bottom of the boot and into Sicily, the wind-swept island of myth, legend and strangely savage beauty. Written by the Italian experts, Cadogan's Sicily reveals the sights, the beaches, the cities and the true flavor of this exciting island.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

Ruled variously in its long history by Greeks, Carthaginians, Arabs, Normans, Angevins and Spaniards, Sicily is an astonishing melting pot of cultures, history and architecture, and has some of Europe's most ruggedly grand landscapes. Dana Facaros and Michael Pauls have produced this witty, idiosyncratic guide that puts a delightfully refreshing slant on both the celebrated and the lesser-known. They explore the great ancient sites of Agrigento and Syracuse, the sublime mosaics of Monreale cathedral, the Baroque treats of Ragusa and Noto, the volcanic wonderlands of Mount Etna and the Aeolians, as well as the remote villages of the Madonie Mountains, the idyllic beaches of the south coast and the souk-like markets of Palermo.
Inside you will find: practical travel advice; over 300 hand-picked places to stay; over 250 restaurants, bars & cafes; over 30 maps and site plans; color touring maps; color photography; regional delicacies – swordfish, cannoli, marzipan and Marsala wine.

About the Author:

Dana Facaros and Michael Pauls are passionate about Europe and have written over 40 books for Cadogan, including 20 in the Italy series. They have lived all over Europe, but are currently settled in a presbytère surrounded by vineyards in the Lot Valley, France.

About this edition

• Publisher: Cadogan Books
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 186011153X
• ISBN 13: 9781860111532
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 348