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Showing posts with label Agrigento. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Agrigento. Show all posts

Friday, February 25, 2011

Holidays in Sicily: Marina di Ragusa

Spiaggia Dogana Marina di Ragusa Sicilia SicilyImage by AstroAlbert via Flickr
Author: Francesca Tessarollo

Thanks to the colours of its landscapes, to the number of artistic and cultural sites that all of its cities offer, to a crystal clear sea, and last but not least, to its wines and typical products, Sicily is an inexhaustible source or culture, amusement and relaxation. Every part of Sicily is worth a visit, no matter if you decide to visit the Valley of the Temples in Agrigento, to sleep in Ragusa or to lay on Mondello beach: in any case you can be sure to spend an unforgettable holiday.

Wednesday, February 9, 2011

Greek Temples in Sicily

The ancient Greek Temple of Hera in Selinunte,...Image via Wikipedia
By Marcello Arrambide

When anyone thinks of Greek temples, Greece automatically comes to mind. Many people don't consider the impact the Greeks had on history and how far their empire spanned throughout time. There are actually Greek temples that still stand today in Egypt, Turkey, and even Sicily. While Greece does hold the record for the most Greek temples the majority of them are in Ruins. Don't be mistaken with the fact that you are still able to see great temples in the city of Athens. There is another place in the world that rivals the quality of Greek Temples in Greece, the island of Sicily.