DK Eyewitness Top 10: Sicily gives you all the information you need when visiting Sicily. Whether you wish to visit the astonishing Aeolian Islands, scale Mount Etna - Europe's largest volcano, visit the incredible art galleries, or shop in the amazing markets; this travel guide to Sicily is packed with essential information for every corner of the island, whatever your budget. Dozens of Sicily Top 10 lists - from the Top 10 idyllic beaches in Sicily to the Top 10 festivals, local wines and restaurants - this travel guide provides the insider knowledge every visitor needs, there's even a list of the Top 10 Things to Avoid! The Top 10 Sicily travel guide is packed with beautiful illustrations and detailed cutaways of the greatest attractions Sicily has to offer, with comprehensive reviews and recommendations of Sicily's best hotels, markets, festivals, shopping, and nightlife to ensure you don't miss a thing! Your guide to the Top 10 best of everything in Sicily.
Swim in the sparkling Mediterranean, marvel at the peak of Mount Etna, and get to know this region's timeless charm: with Rick Steves on your side, Sicily can be yours! Inside Rick Steves Sicily you'll find: Comprehensive coverage for spending a week or more exploring Sicily Rick's strategic advice on how to get the most out of your time and money, with rankings of his must-see favorites Top sights and hidden gems, from Mount Etna and the Byzantine mosaics of Monreale to the Ballarò street market and Siracusa's puppet museum How to connect with culture: Savor seafood-centric cuisine made from ancient recipes, catch an opera performance at the Teatro Massimo, or sample authentic Marsala wine Beat the crowds, skip the lines, and avoid tourist traps with Rick's candid, humorous insight The best places to eat, sleep, and relax with a glass of local Nero d'Avola Self-guided walking tours of lively neighborhoods and incredible museums Detailed maps for exploring on the go Useful resources including a packing list, a historical overview, and useful Italian phrases Over 350 bible-thin pages include everything worth seeing without weighing you down Complete, up-to-date information on Palermo, Cefalù, Trapani and the West Coast, Agrigento and the Valley of the Temples, Ragusa and the Southeast, Catania, Taormina, and more Make the most of every day and every dollar with Rick Steves Sicily.
Visit and explore Sicily, the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea, and stop by Valle dei Templi, hike Mount Etna, and eat authentic caponata. Discover DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Sicily. • Detailed itineraries and "don't-miss" destination highlights at a glance. • Illustrated cutaway 3-D drawings of important sights. • Floor plans and guided visitor information for major museums. • Guided walking tours, local drink and dining specialties to try, things to do, and places to eat, drink, and shop by area. • Area maps marked with sights. • Detailed city maps include street finder indexes for easy navigation. • Insights into history and culture to help you understand the stories behind the sights. • Hotel and restaurant listings highlight DK Choice special recommendations. With hundreds of full-color photographs, hand-drawn illustrations, and custom maps that illuminate every page, DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Sicily truly shows you the country as no one else can. Recommended: For a pocket guidebook to Sicily, check out DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Top 10 Sicily, which is packed with dozens of top 10 lists, ensuring you make the most of your time and experience the best of everything. Series Overview: For more than two decades, DK Eyewitness Travel Guides have helped travelers experience the world through the history, art, architecture, and culture of their destinations. Expert travel writers and researchers provide independent editorial advice, recommendations, and reviews. With guidebooks to hundreds of places around the globe available in print and digital formats, DK Eyewitness Travel Guides show travelers how they can discover more. DK Eyewitness Travel Guides: the most maps, photographs, and illustrations of any guide. Visit TravelDK.com to learn more.
Ringed by dazzling blue waters, sun-dappled Sicily and its picturesque islands offer an endless supply of captivating cities, legendary ruins, and sandy beaches. Our newly updated guide brings Sicily to life, transporting you there like no other travel guide does with expert-led insights, and trusted travel advice, allowing you to make the most of your trip to this Mediterranean gem with DK Eyewitness Top 10. Planning is a breeze with our simple lists of ten, covering the very best that Sicily has to offer and ensuring that you don’t miss a thing. Best of all, the pocket-friendly format is light and easily portable; the perfect companion while out and about. DK Eyewitness Top 10 Sicily is your ticket to the trip of a lifetime. Inside DK Eyewitness Top 10 Sicily you will find: - Detailed Top 10 lists of Sicily’s must-sees including Palermo, Mount Etna, the Aeolian Islands, and Syracuse - Easy-to-follow itineraries including ideas for day trips, weekends, and a week’s worth of plans to make the most out of each and every day - Expert advice: honest recommendations on Sicily’s most interesting areas, with the best places for shopping, eating out, and sightseeing, with top tips on getting ready, getting around and staying safe - Themed lists including the best ancient sites, beaches, villages, Sicilian dishes, and much more - Practical tips: Inspiration for different things to enjoy during your trip, including family activities and things to do for free - Detailed maps including a laminated pull-out map of Sicily, plus five full-color area maps - Covers: Palermo, Monreale, Aeolian Islands, Taormina, Mount Etna, Syracuse, Noto, Villa Romana del Casale, Agrigento, and the Valle, dei Templi, Selinunte, Ancient Sites, Places of Worship, Castles, Museums, Vestiges of Invading Powers, Customs and Traditions, Artists, Writers and Composers, Villages, Beaches, Outdoor Activities, Children’s Attractions, Puppet Traditions, and Museums, Performing Arts Venues, Nights Out, Wine and Wine Producers, Sicilian Dishes, Restaurants, Pasticcerie and Gelaterie, Specialist Shops and Areas, Sicily for Free, Feasts and Processions, Palermo, Northwest Sicily, Northeast Sicily, Southwest Sicily, and Southeast Sicily If you’re seeking more information on Sicily’s culture and sights of interest, don’t forget to check out DK Eyewitness Sicily. If you’re planning on touring the country, try our DK Eyewitness Italy. About DK Eyewitness: At DK Eyewitness, we believe in the power of discovery. We make it easy for you to explore your dream destinations. DK Eyewitness travel guides have been helping travelers to make the most of their breaks since 1993. Filled with expert advice, striking photography and detailed illustrations, our highly visual DK Eyewitness guides will get you closer to your next adventure. We publish guides to more than 200 destinations, from pocket-sized city guides to comprehensive country guides. Named Top Guidebook Series at the 2020 Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards, we know that wherever you go next, your DK Eyewitness travel guides are the perfect companion
An unbeatable guide to Sicily, packed with insider tips and ideas, detailed maps, top 10 lists, and a laminated pull-out map, all designed to help you see the very best of Sicily. Stroll through the buzzing artistic centre of Palermo, admire ancient Greek sites at Selinunte and Valle dei Templi, hike the lower slopes of Mount Etna, or explore the spectacular Aeolian Islands. From Top 10 beaches to Top 10 things to do for free - discover the best of Sicily with this easy-to-use travel guide. Inside Top 10 Sicily: - Seven easy-to-follow itineraries, perfect for a day trip, a weekend, or four-day trip - Top 10 lists showcase the best attractions in Sicily, covering Palermo, Monreale, Syracuse, Villa Romana del Casale, and more - Sturdy laminated pull-out map of Sicily, plus five full-color area maps - In-depth area guides explore Sicily's most interesting neighborhoods, with the best places for shopping, going out and sightseeing - Color-coded chapters divided by area make it easy to find information quickly and plan your day - Essential travel tips including our expert choices of where to stay, eat, shop and sightsee, plus useful transport, visa and health information - Color maps help you navigate with ease - Covers Palermo, Northwest Sicily; Northeast Sicily; Southwest Sicily; and Southeast Sicily Staying for longer and looking for a more comprehensive guide to Sicily? Try our DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Sicily. About DK Eyewitness Travel: DK's Top 10 guides take the work out of planning a short trip, with easy-to-read maps, tips, and tours to inform and enrich your weekend trip or cultural break. DK is the world's leading illustrated reference publisher, producing beautifully designed books for adults and children in over 120 countries.
Ringed by dazzling blue waters, sun-dappled Sicily and its picturesque islands offer an endless supply of captivating cities, legendary ruins, and sandy beaches. Make the most of your trip to this Mediterranean Island with DK Eyewitness Top 10. Planning is a breeze with our simple lists of ten, covering Sicily's very best and ensuring that you don't miss a thing. The pocket-friendly format is light and easily portable, the perfect companion while out and about. Inside, you'll find: -Top 10 lists of Sicily's must-sees, including Palermo, Mount Etna, the Aeolian Islands and Syracuse -Sicily's' most interesting areas, with the best places for sightseeing, food and drink, and shopping -Themed lists, including the best ancient sites, beaches, villages, local dishes, and much more -Easy-to-follow itineraries, perfect for a day trip, a weekend, or a week -A laminated pull-out map of Sicily, plus five full-color area maps DK Eyewitness's Top 10s have been helping travelers make the most of their breaks since 2002. Looking for more on Sicily's culture, history, and attractions? Try our DK Eyewitness Sicily. DK Eyewitness's visual guides show you what others only tell you, with easy-to-read maps, tips, and tours to inform and enrich your trip. s Sicily.
When career-girl Veronica flies to Sicily for a friend's wedding, she accidentally falls in love with one of the groom's three-hundred cousins. A year later she has given up her job, house and friends, and is planning her own wedding with her Latin Lover in the shimmering heat of Sicily.
A New York Times Book Review Notable Book of the Year A New York Public Library Best Book of the Year From the author of M and A Death in Brazil comes Midnight in Sicily. South of mainland Italy lies the island of Sicily, home to an ancient culture that--with its stark landscapes, glorious coastlines, and extraordinary treasure troves of art and archeology--has seduced travelers for centuries. But at the heart of the island's rare beauty is a network of violence and corruption that reaches into every corner of Sicilian life: Cosa Nostra, the Mafia. Peter Robb lived in southern Italy for over fourteen years and recounts its sensuous pleasures, its literature, politics, art, and crimes.
An American woman residing in Sicily for the past twenty years portrays the Sicilian landscape and customs--both rural and urban--from the perspectives of both a "foreigner" and a resident.
Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Lonely Planet's Sicily is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Soak up history in charming Syracuse, hike Stromboli's lava-strewn crater, and visit crumbling castles in gorgeous hill towns - all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Sicily and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet's Sicily: NEW pull-out, passport-size 'Just Landed' card with wi-fi, ATM and transport info - all you need for a smooth journey from airport to hotel Improved planning tools for family travellers - where to go, how to save money, plus fun stuff just for kids NEW Accommodation feature gathers all the information you need to plan your accommodation Colour maps and images throughout Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, people, music, landscapes, wildlife, cuisine, politics Covers Palermo, Aeolian Islands, Western Sicily, Tyrrhenian Coast, Ionian Coast, Syracuse, Central Sicily, Mediterranean Coast, and more The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet's Sicily is our most comprehensive guide to Sicily, and is perfect for discovering both popular and off-the-beaten-path experiences. About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world's number one travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, video, 14 languages, nine international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more. 'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' - New York Times 'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves, it's in every traveler's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' - Fairfax Media (Australia) eBook Features: (Best viewed on tablet devices and smartphones) Downloadable PDF and offline maps prevent roaming and data charges Effortlessly navigate and jump between maps and reviews Add notes to personalise your guidebook experience Seamlessly flip between pages Bookmarks and speedy search capabilities get you to key pages in a flash Embedded links to recommendations' websites Zoom-in maps and images Inbuilt dictionary for quick referencing Important Notice: The digital edition of this book may not contain all of the images found in the physical edition.
