Sicily - Sicilien

Sicily[1] is an island and a region in Italy. Sicily is the largest island in The Mediterranean and is located west of the southern tip of Italy (the toe of the Italian boot). The capital is Palermo on the north coast of the island.

Planning before the trip

Sicily has often been a rather troubled island, due to its rather varied history. Reading about the country is therefore a matter of course.

To take with you to Sicily

To bring with you from Sicily

Facts about Sicily

History

The early history of Sicily is characterized above all by listening to other cultures for a long time. For 500 years, until about 200 BC, the island was colonized by Greece and Carthage. Thereafter, until about 476, the island was subject to the Roman Empire before, in turn, from 476 to 1282 it was subject to the Vandals, the Byzantine Empire, the Saracens, the Normans and the German-Roman Empire. Between 1282 and 1713 Sicily belonged to Spain, 1713-1860 to Bourbon and in 1861 Sicily was finally incorporated into Italy.

The locals

Climate

Holidays

Regions

• Agrigento
• Caltanissetta
• Catania
• Enna
• Messina
• Palermo
• Ragusa
• Siracusa
• Trapani

Cities

• Agrigento
• Caltanissetta
• Catania
• Enna
• Messina
• Palermo
• Ragusa
• Syracuse
• Taormina
• Trapani

Getting to Sicily

SAS [2] flying to the airport in Catania.

There is no bridge connection to the island. Anyone wishing to travel by bus may do so with the help of the ferry connections (see below).

There are train connections directly to the island from Rome, among other places.

There is no bridge connection to the island. Anyone wishing to bring their car can do so using the ferry connections (see above).

There is no bridge connection to the island. Anyone wishing to bring their bike can do so with the help of the ferry connections (see above).

Relocation in Sicily

There are no domestic flights on the island.

There is no rail-borne local transport in Sicily.

Payment

Accommodation

Food and drinks

To see

To do

Work

Communication

Security

The wise man does not discuss the mafia or mafia-related issues. The word mafia is very loaded and the organization is very much alive.

Respect

Problem solver

Other