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Frommer's Sicily gives you the complete overview of insider knowledge on where and what to visit in this historically and culturally rich Italian island.
Packed with detailed, opinionated and honest reviews, this guide gives you the lowdown on what's worth your time and what's not, providing extensive listings of accommodation, attractions and restaurants around Sicily's cities and towns whatever your budget. The destination is broken down by thoughtful chapter sections with itineraries and accompanying maps to help you to plan your way while you stay, according to your timeframe.
Discover fascinating historical ruins and cathedrals; enjoy the best Italian cuisine; take a side trip to the coast, Mt. Etna or the volcanic island of Ustica.
Amongst all of these you'll find the latest trip-planning advice and money-saving tips and a directory of useful contacts to ensure you make the most of your stay in the largest and most fascinating island in the Mediterranean.
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Synopsis
Head to Cefalù's beach or walk through narrow medieval streets to the magnificent cathedral. See chapter 6.
Detailed maps throughout
Exact prices, directions, opening hours,and other practical information
Candid reviews of hotels and restaurants, plus sights, shopping, and nightlife
Itineraries, walking tours, and trip-planning ideas
Insider tips from local expert authors
Table of Contents
List of Maps.
1 The Best of Sicily.
The Best Travel Experience.
The Best Romantic Getaways.
The Best Museums.
The Best Cathedrals & Churches.
The Most Awe-Inspiring Ruins.
The Best Walks.
The Best Luxury Hotels.
The Best Inexpensive Hotels.
The Best Restaurants.
The Best Traditional Eateries.
2 Sicily in Depth.
Sicily Today.
Looking Back at Sicily.
Sicily Art & Architecture.
The Lay of the Land.
Sicily in Popular Culture: Books, Film, & Music.
Eating & Drinking in Sicily.
3 Planning Your Trip to Sicily.
Visitor Information.
When to Go.
Entry Requirements.
Getting There & Getting Around,
Money & Costs.
Staying Healthy.
Crime & Safety.
Specialized Travel Resources.
Responsible Tourism.
Special Interest & Escorted Trips.
Staying Connected.
Tips on Accommodations.
4. Suggested Sicily Itineraries.
The Regions in Brief.
5. Palermo.
Orientation.
Where to Stay.
Where to Eat.
The Top Five Attractions.
Cathedral & Churches.
The Best of the Palaces.
Other Recommended Museums.
City Landmarks & Treasures.
Especially for Kids.
City Markets & Shopping.
Palermo after Dark.
Father Afield.
6. Side Trips from Palermo.
Mondello.
Monte Pellegrino.
Monreale.
Bagheria.
Cáccamo.
Cefalù.
Ustica.
7. Western Sicily.
Segesta.
Erice.
Selinunte.
Mozia.
Egadi Islands.
Pantelleria.
8. Central Sicily.
Enna.
Caltanissetta.
Piazza Armerina.
Parco Regionale delle Madone.
9. Taormina & Mount Etna.
Taormina.
Giardini-Naxos.
Mount Etna.
10. Messina & The Aeolian Islands.
Messina.
The Aeolina Islands.
11. Catania.
Essentials.
Where to Stay.
Where to Eat.
What to See & Do.
Shopping.
Catania after Dark.
12. Ragusa, Syracuse, & The Southeast.
Regusa.
Syracuse & Ortygia Island.
Noto.
13. The Southern Coast.
Agrigento/Valley of the Temples.
Lampedusa.
14. Fast Facts.
Fast Facts: Sicily.
15. Useful Terms & Phrases.
Basic Vocabulary.
Numbers.
Architectural Terms.
Menu Glossary.
Index.
Accommodations Index.
Restaurants Index.