10 Beautiful Towns to Visit in Sicily Italy 4K 🇮🇹 | Sicily Travel Video

[Music] [Laughter] welcome back folks to a brand new video sicily's charming towns and villages offer a rich experience of typical sicilian life it is steeped in colorful history dating back thousands of years with influences from ancient greece rome norman invasion and of course the arabian settlers now there are so many places in sicily but i've narrowed it down to just a few so here are 10 beautiful towns to visit in sicily now before you even watch this video don't forget to hit that like button obviously for the youtube algorithm number one palermo the best place to start exotic chaotic sultry and vibrant palermo is sicily's capital and largest city [Music] it's sicily's largest city and a very complex metropolis and adds to that you have italy's biggest opera house and an ever-growing number of vibrant eateries and bars but don't forget the cathedral of palermo one of the most architectural monuments in sicily [Music] i've reconverted christian church on the site of a muslim mosque that was previously built over a christian basilica something that you cannot miss [Music] is one of the unesco-listed baroque towns of south east sicily but is rather off the beaten track compared with its more visited neighbours this overlooked town has a scenic location and charm that at least matches its rivals [Music] it shares its architectural heritage with other towns in the area but it also has some unique attractions of its own but for a pleasant stroll or a lazy drink in the sunshine the most charming spot is via panna an elegant pedestrianised street lined with baroque palaces and churches [Music] number three syracusa and old teacher syracusa is a city on the ionian coast of sicily and it's known for its ancient ruins but it can be split into two different areas ortiz island which is linked to the mainland by shaw footbridge and sirikuza main town the small baroque island of ortija is widely considered as one of the most beautiful destinations in sicily inhabited for over 3000 years and renowned for its greek heritage it is a unesco landmark for its remarkable testimony of the mediterranean cultures over the centuries but most importantly it makes for a perfect weekend escape in any season the area is dotted with impressive churches outdoor restaurants elegant piazzas and surrounded by the wonderful sea ortija is more manicured than catania less overrun than tauramina and as delicious as palermo [Music] hilltop town on the east coast of sicily it sits near mount etna an active volcano with trails leading to the summit and the town is known for an ancient greco-roman theater still used today in the teatro antico del tarmina that was very difficult to say [Music] and near the theater the cliffs dropped to the sea forming coves with sandy beaches now what i've noticed about this area is it's not as busy in the winter times although there is sunshine plenty of space and be sure you still get to see those fantastic views why not give it a try [Music] number five cefalu cefalu is representative of let's say the typical or 20 central sicilian seaside town narrow cobblestone streets colorful facades different washing strung from balconies are all common sights during your holiday you can delve into some of the city's history the medieval wash house said to be the residents of the norman king roger or admire the byzantine mosaic interiors within the norman cathedral [Music] but as you head down towards the seafront you'll discover sandy stretches of beach and a small port filled with little fishing boats and fishermen tending to their nets but for the best views over the town and of course its surroundings you can hike up larocca which can be tough but the views are worth it [Music] number eight [Music] [Music] number seven [Music] number eight not all [Music] natto is a city in southeastern sicily known for its baroque architecture including the reconstructed 18th century naruto cathedral so if you like architectural styles then this is the perfect location just for you noto along with seven other towns in the valdenato area is designated as a unesco world heritage site and you can easily see why an architectural paradise with one of the most beautiful historic centers in sicily everywhere you look is an architectural gem whether it's a fountain an arch church palace or even a staircase or a balcony [Music] you can either stay right in notto within walking distance of all the attractions but i recommend you stay further away in the sicilian countryside [Music] this [Music] number nine shaka is a town and commune in the province of agrigento on the southwestern coast of sicily the north african influence town of shaka lies north of the spectacular greek ruins of agrigento it was founded by the greeks and taken over by the romans but it was the arabs that left the most defining marks the name derives from the arabic word meaning crevice [Music] shaka sits on the top of a low cliff and it stumbles down into the sea now the whole area is dotted with hot springs and spas in fact there's also a nature reserve nearby for outdoor activities so the biggest draw here is of course the sea the long sandy beaches and the hidden coves which offer sparkling water and sunny spots for relaxing [Music] [Music] number 10. ganji a commune in the metropolitan city of palermo in the italian region of sicily it's repeatedly referred to as the most beautiful village in italy but its beauty goes beyond just views of the towering mount etna in the distance the village is surrounded by green hills and with the stunning view of mount netanya in front of it walking a small road you arrive in a true medieval village surrounded by ancient walls but besides the usual churches and palaces make sure to visit the 14th century castle as well as the san niccolo church which features a crypt complete with mummified priests [Music] me [Music] bye

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Length: 12min 58sec (778 seconds)

Published: Fri Apr 08 2022