Ancient Greek temples and theaters highlights of a Sicily road trip

The National Herald published the following report by AP highlighting Ancient Greek temples and theaters in the area:

PALERMO, Italy (AP) — Sicily sits at the toe of Italy’s boot, just 2 miles (3.2 kilometers) from the mainland, at its closest point, and a short ferry ride from the town of Messina. But our gateway to Sicily was on the other side of the island, flying into the capital Palermo.

We have holidayed in Italy before, but now with my partner and our 6-year-old daughter Kitty in tow, and two weeks at our disposal, we were ready for a road trip. Sicily’s size, culture, food and weather make it an enticing destination.

Located in the Mediterranean, Sicily has been of strategic importance from ancient times. The Greeks, Carthaginians, Romans, Saracens and Normans are just a few of the civilizations that invaded, each leaving their mark.

Read full story here.

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Source: thenationalherald.com

 

 

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