{"id":1326,"date":"2017-02-20T18:22:19","date_gmt":"2017-02-20T18:22:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/blog\/?p=1326"},"modified":"2026-04-01T13:01:28","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T11:01:28","slug":"archaeology-and-history-fascinating-holiday-destinations-around-sicily","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/blog\/archaeology-and-history-fascinating-holiday-destinations-around-sicily\/","title":{"rendered":"Sicily a fascinating destination"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Top of the class?<br \/>\nMake learning fun on a holiday in Sicily<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Travelling is by its very nature educational but there\u2019s nothing to say that you can\u2019t have fun at the same time!<\/strong> Greek ruins, history by the bucket load and a landscape that would enhance any geography lesson all make Sicily a fascinating destination. Better still, with castles, caves and Europe\u2019s tallest active volcano, the island is as appealing for kids as for adults. So while some in your party might be more than happy to lounge on the beach or chill by the <a title=\"villas in Sicily with private pool\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/en\/holiday-rentals\/sicily-villas-with-private-pool\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">villa pool<\/a>, there are enough educational hotspots on Sicily to keep everyone entertained.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1327\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1327\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1327 size-full\" title=\"villas in sicily with pool\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/villas-in-sicily-with-pool-2.jpg\" alt=\"Villa Rosa Antica's pool\" width=\"600\" height=\"323\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/villas-in-sicily-with-pool-2.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/villas-in-sicily-with-pool-2-300x162.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1327\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Villa Rosa Antica&#8217;s pool<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<h3><strong><br \/>\nEurope\u2019s tallest active volcano, it&#8217;s in italy<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Blowing out steam and lava since 1500BC, <strong>Mount Etna (sicilian volcano) has the longest recorded history of eruptions, including two spectacular events in 2015 and 2016<\/strong>, and a guided excursion to its summit will bring to life everything your children have ever learnt about volcanoes. If you are feeling adventurous, book into a guided cycle tour or hike; an easier option is an off-road jeep tour with stop offs at caves and ancient lava flows.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1328\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1328\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1328 size-full\" title=\"Etna volcano\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Etna-volcano.jpg\" alt=\"Etna volcano\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Etna-volcano.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Etna-volcano-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1328\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Etna volcano<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>A passage through time<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>If history is more your thing, Sicily is a dream destination. From the Phoenicians to the Greeks and the Romans to the Normans, wherever you go in Sicily you will see evidence of the island\u2019s numerous invaders<strong>. Explore ancient ruins in Segesta, Selinunte and at Agrigento\u2019s Valley of the Temples and feast your eyes on some of the world\u2019s best-preserved Roman mosaics at the Villa Romana del Casale at Piazza Armerina<\/strong>. \u00a0For those who want to squeeze in as much sightseeing as possible, our luxury villas near Caltagirone are perfectly-placed for day trips to the imposing castle at Mussomeli and to Piazza Armerina, Palazzolo Acreide and the other baroque towns of the Val di Noto.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1329\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1329\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1329 size-full\" title=\"Selinunte\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/selinunte-sicily-holiday.jpg\" alt=\"Greek temple in Selinunte\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/selinunte-sicily-holiday.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/selinunte-sicily-holiday-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1329\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Greek temple in Selinunte<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>A classical education<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>More classical treasures can be found in Syracuse, once the largest city in the ancient world and birthplace of the Greek mathematician and inventor, Archimedes. The extraordinary Archaeological Park of Neapolis is home to Greek and Roman ruins, including one of the world\u2019s largest Greek theatres, ancient caves and, just outside the main park, an atmospheric Roman amphitheatre. <strong>On the island of Ortygia, the historical heart of the city, archaeological sites include the ruins of the Greek Temple of Apollo, the Fonte Aretusa and the magnificent Duomo, with its vast Doric columns and topped with a giant gold statue of the goddess of Athena<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1330\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1330\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1330 size-full\" title=\"Syracuse Sicily\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/siracusa-ortigia-holiday.jpg\" alt=\"the magnificent Duomo in Syracuse\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/siracusa-ortigia-holiday.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/siracusa-ortigia-holiday-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1330\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">the magnificent Duomo in Syracuse<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Learning about Sicily\u2019s history through its food<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>If all those classical sites and historical facts are too much like hard work, the easiest way of learning about Sicily\u2019s past is through its food. Olives and grapes were first brought in to Sicily by the Greeks while the investment in grain production by the Romans resulted in the introduction of fava beans, chick peas and lentils. The Arabs brought in cinnamon, oranges, almonds and certainly had a hand in sweet dishes such as cassata and <em>granite<\/em> but their influence is most evident on the west of the island where couscous sometimes replaces pasta, and raisins and pine nuts are often combined with vegetables and fish. If you stay in a villa in or near Palermo, <strong>be sure to visit the Ballar\u00f2 street market where the labyrinthine streets have a distinctly Arab atmosphere<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Guided tours and excursions can be booked to all of Sicily\u2019s historical attractions.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1331\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1331\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1331\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/sicily-street-market.jpg\" alt=\"Oranges displayed in Ballar\u00f2 street market\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/sicily-street-market.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/sicily-street-market-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1331\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Oranges displayed in Ballar\u00f2 street market<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Top of the class? Make learning fun on a holiday in Sicily Travelling is by its very nature educational but there\u2019s nothing to say that you can\u2019t have fun at the same time! Greek ruins, history by the bucket load and a landscape that would enhance any geography lesson all make Sicily a fascinating destination. 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