Sicily A photo Essay

Ruled variously in its long history by Greeks, Carthaginians, Arabs, Normans, Angevins and Spaniards, Sicily is an astonishing melting pot of cultures, history and architecture, and has some of Europe's most ruggedly grand landscapes. Dana Facaros and Michael Pauls have produced this witty, idiosyncratic guide that puts a delightfully refreshing slant on both the celebrated and the lesser-known. They explore the great ancient sites of Agrigento and Syracuse, the sublime mosaics of Monreale cathedral, the Baroque treats of Ragusa and Noto, the volcanic wonderlands of Mount Etna and the Aeolians, as well as the remote villages of the Madonie Mountains, the idyllic beaches of the south coast and the souk-like markets of Palermo. Inside you will find: practical travel advice; over 300 hand-picked places to stay; over 250 restaurants, bars & cafes; over 30 maps and site plans; color touring maps; color photography; regional delicacies swordfish, cannoli, marzipan and Marsala wine.Pauls, Michael is the author of 'Sicily A photo Essay', published 2004 under ISBN 9781860111532 and ISBN 186011153X.