Monti Madonie, Palermo

Lonely PlanetAug 20

The 10 best places to visit in Sicily

Fabulous beaches, storied cities, rural retreats and Europe’s largest volcano: Sicily has it all. Here’s where to go (and stay) on this storied island.

Rugged mountains with medieval hilltop villages and exceptional cuisine.

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Palazzo dei NormanniMuseumIt was the seat of the Kings of Sicily with the Hauteville dynasty and served afterwards as the main seat of power for…
Cappella PalatinaPlace of worshipA treasure of Norman architecture in Palazzo dei Normanni.
Monti MadonieTrailRugged mountains with medieval hilltop villages and exceptional cuisine.
Chiesa e Monastero di Santa Caterina d’AlessandriaSight
Museo Archeologico Regionale Antonio SalinasMuseum
Elsewhere
DuomoRestaurantRagusa, ItalyBaroque church in Ragusa Ibla designed by Rosario Gagliardi.
Cattedrale di MonrealePlace of worshipMonreale, ItalySicily's finest example of Norman architecture with glittering gold mosaics.
Giardino della KolymbetraParkAgrigento, ItalyRomantic citrus grove within the Valley of the Temples.
Mt EtnaNature reserveCatania, ItalyEurope's largest active volcano, offering hiking and stunning views.
Aeolian IslandsNeighborhoodMilazzo, ItalySeven-island paradise for island-hopping, beaches, and wine tasting.
Casale DrinziHotelPetralia Soprana, ItalyAgriturismo farm stay with kitchens bursting with local ingredients.
Madonie ExplorersPlacePetralia Soprana, ItalyNature guides for exploring the Madonie mountains and harvesting manna.
Ragusa IblaNeighborhoodRagusa, ItalyBaroque labyrinth of streets with decorative masks and cherubs.
Palazzo Arezzo di TrifilettiAttractionRagusa, ItalyAristocratic palace from the baroque era in Ragusa Ibla.
Rifugio SapienzaSightCatania, Italy
Da AlfredoPubSalina, Italy
Pa.Pe.Rò al GlicineRestaurantRinella, Italy
Gelati DiViniIce cream shopRagusa, Italy

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