Cadogan Guide Sicily - Softcover
The biggest island in the Mediterranean, Sicily possesses a strangely savage beauty and has been the setting for cultures' great legends: the mythic garden of Persephone, an Islamic paradise on earth and the fairy-tale Norman kingdom. But Sicily does not shape itself purely by its past; its people are lively and forward looking and Cadogan's Italian experts have combined the perfect measure of wit and insight with historical analysis and cultural detail to capture the essence of this enthralling land. From the first view of the Ionian Coast, the 'Gateway to Sicily' and the island's most striking, to the smouldering peak of Mount Etna, Europe's highest volcano, Sicily's mystical landscape casts an enduring spell. Cadogan reveals the fantastic architecture of Syracuse on the southeast coast and the ancient sites of Tindari, Himera and Solunto dotted along the Tyrrhenian Coast; and leads travelers to the best plate of swordfish involtini on Lipari and the finest wine in Marsala. Complete with full travel information, maps and at-a-glance highlights, Cadogan is the only guide travelers need to discover the full majesty of Sicily.
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Sculpted by wind and fire, Sicily's fertile beauty has delighted visitors (and invaders) for generations, and inspired the ancient Greeks, Romans, Byzantines, Normans, Angevins and Spaniards who settled there to create a unique Mediterranean civilization. Cadogan's funny, intelligent and opinionated guide unravels the big island's stormy history and complex myths, and will take you from the high drama of Etna's free firework displays to serene far-flung islands in the cleanest seas in Italy, passing by way of the nightlife of Taormina and the souks of old Palmero, the temples of Agrigento, the medieval lanes of Erice, the glittering mosaics of Monreale, and the Baroque masterpiece of Noto. This guide offers practical travel advice, over 300 hand-picked places to stay, over 250 restaurants, bars and cafes, the best swordfish on Lipari and the finest wine in Marsala. (5 1/2 x 8 1/2, 324 pages, color photos, maps)
About the Author:
Dana Facaros and Michael Pauls are passionate about Europe and have written over thirty books for Cadogan, including the Italy guide. They have lived all over Europe, but are currently settled in an idyllic farmhouse surrounded by vineyards in the Lot Valley, France.
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- PublisherCadogan Books
- Publication date2006
- ISBN 10 1860113184
- ISBN 13 9781860113185
- BindingPaperback
- Edition number5
- Number of pages348
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