Sicily - Acitrezza
Acitrezza is known throughout Italy as the setting for Giovanni Verga 's famous book 'The House by the Medlar Tree" (I Malavoglia), the first volume of a literary cycle dedicated to life's losers. The book, considered to be a masterpiece of Italian realism, tells the tale of an Acitrezza fishing family who were condemned to a life of poverty. Acitrezza is also linked to ancient mythology. In the epic tale of Ulysses, the Faraglioni of Acitrezza were used by the Cyclops, blinded by the hero, in his failing attempt to strike Ulysses. Today, as well as being a holiday destination, Acitrezza proudly maintains its fishing traditions.
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The Carnival of Acireale - Acireale
- The most beautiful carnival in Sicily... a Baroque triumph of lights and colors.
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The Theatre E.Macri' of Acireale - Acireale
- The Theater of the Sicilian puppets has been founded in 1887.
Sicily Hotels
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Grand Hotel San Pietro - Hotels Taormina
- The breathtaking charm stands out from this idylliac setting: just the sea in front.
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Excelsior Grand Hotel - Hotels Catania
- The Excelsior Grand Hotel is situated in Catania's historic centre.
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Castello di San Marco - Hotels Calatabiano
- The charm and fascination of classic Sicilian atmosphere, between the romantic Taormina and the blazing volcano Etna.
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Grand Hotel Miramare - Hotels Taormina
- An elegant patrician villa offering a spectacular view of the Messina Straight and Calabria.
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Hotel Lady Lusya - Hotels Cassibile
- A charming Hotel in a historic Villa dating back to the XV-XVIII century.
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Hotel Monte Tauro - Hotels Taormina
- The Hotel Monte Tauro overlooks the Sicilian sea and offers a view that spans all the way from the Gulf of Naxos to the Etna.
