Catania

Catania is a vibrant and cosmopolitan city on the east coast of Sicily.....

Duomo

u Liotru, the symbol of Catania

the fish market in Catania

Mount Etna blowing smoke over Catania

Wonders of Magna Graecia

Agrigento overlooks the sea and is situated on the southern coast of Sicily....In view of Agrigento is the Valle dei Templi (Valley of the Temples)- the remains of several Ancient Greek temples on a ridge 1-2 kilometres from Agrigento.

Remains of the Temple of Heracles.

The Temple of Concordia-"The Temple of Concordia, whose names stems from a Latin inscription found nearby, and which was also built in the 5th century BC. Turned into a church in the 6th century AD, it is now one of the best preserved in the Valley."
Source Wikipedia page: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valle_dei_Templi

The Temple of Hera or Juno Lacinia "The Temple of Juno, built in the 5th century BC and burnt in 406 BC by the Carthaginians. It was usually used for the celebration of weddings." Source wikipedia page: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valle_dei_Templi

Erice and Trapani

Erice is a very well preserved medieval town situated on top of Mount Erice, overlooking Trapani on the west coast of Sicily. It's a 40 minute bus ride winding up the mountain- but definitely worth the trip!

 overlooking Trapani.....(see the "sickle")

 Venus Castle (formally)- from Norman times...

 famous desserts from Erice (delicious by the way!)

 

and of course more granitas... very delicious and refreshing on a hot day

In Trapani one of the most important industries is still fishing as well as harvesting of salt... the centre of town is full of later medieval or early modern buildings and especially in the Baroque style.

 

 Rachel in Corso Vittorio Emanuele....

 ...even more granita....

 Piazza Fish market

The Misteri di Trapani (the Mysteries of Trapani) which are paraded every Easter and are held in the Chiesa del Purgatorio.

 Panelle