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Cefalu, the start of our Sicily trip

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May 8th 2015
Cefalu is our first stop in Sicily. It is a very photogenic seaside resort which has an old town and a towering hill complete with Castillo and old archeological ruins. The hill, called La Rocca, provided us with a steep morning walk and spectacular views. In fact, Etna and its snowy peak could be seen in the distance along with the Aeolian islands which will be out next stop. Despite the distant ... read more

Europe » Italy » Sicily » Cefalù

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Italy became a nation-state in 1861 when the city-states of the peninsula, along with Sardinia and Sicily, were united under King Victor EMMANUEL II. An era of parliamentary government came to a close in the early 1920s when Benito MUSSOLINI establis... ... read more