History of Sicily

Sicily is a region rich in history, full of ruins that testify to a glorious past. The history lovers are surely attracted towards its beauty and will love to stay here for the unforgettable holidays enjoying the utmost beauty of this historical place. On this island many were the invasions because of its geographical location which lies at the heart of the Mediterranean, Greeks, Spaniards, Romans, Arabs, Normans, Phoenicians and Barbarians each of these periods and passages left for better or worse a certain influence and its own imprint. Over the centuries each population has enriched the island of important monuments, settlements, cities, which remains still today making this island one of the most interesting places for excellent holidays.

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In the recent past, Sicily has played an important role in the history of Italy. Just remember Giuseppe Garibaldi who was the protagonist in 1860 of the so called Expedition of the Thousand that was just before the proclamation of the Kingdom of Italy in Turin during March 1861. For some areas Sicilian history is also made of volcanic eruptions, in fact the action of two large tectonic plates, makes the island susceptible to earthquakes, moreover it contains three major volcanoes, Etna, Stromboli and Vulcano. This place is an ideal destination for the history lovers as well as amazing place for spending relaxing holidays.