Tag: mountains
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Hidden, Yet In Clear View
I’d certainly call the spot in the hills of San Biagio Platini, where I photographed this panorama, a hidden corner of the island. This is how I want you to experience Sicily.
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Our May 2016 Sicily Tour, Day 6: Yes, this is Sicily too!
Yes, this is Sicily too! Etna is the largest, most active volcano in Europe. Its peak, pictured on the left, behind the plume of smoke, is about 11,000 feet above sea level (a height that changes according to volcanic activity). During winter months, you can ski on it. On Day 6 of our May Experience…
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In the Mountains with Melissa Muller
The mountains of Sicily are extraordinary. The sea often takes center stage, but once you’ve spent time in the heart of Sicily, you’ll become a confused lover–mountains or sea? Sea or mountains? Today, Melissa Muller with whom we are hosting our May 19-31, 2016 tour, “Experience Sicily with Chef Melissa Muller,” and I spent a…
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Smoking in the Distance
Panorama with Mount Etna in the far distance.
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As Far As The Eyes Can See
Sicily’s interior, province of Caltanissetta.
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Porticello from Solunto
Porticello from Monte Catalfano and the ancient city of Solunto. The Phoenicians, who settled on the top of Monte Catalfano several hundred centuries BC, knew a good view when they found one!
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Sicily’s interior in spring and fall is green and lush. The Madonie Mountains, the island’s highest mountain range, are capped with snow. #madonie #mountains #montangne #montemadonie #sicily #sicilia #sicily_tourism #italy #ig_sicily #italia #siciliaph #siciliafoto #igerssicilia #instasicilia #sicilytravel #experiencesicily #sicily_tourism
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The medieval mountain town Polizzi Generosa boasts beautiful views of the Madonie Mountains, Sicily’s highest mountain range. So when you peek beyond the walls of the ancient lane, or vicolo, on which you are walking, there is always a natural wonder to greet you. #polizzigenerosa #madonie #parcodellemadonie #vicolo #medieval #mountains #sky #campanile #lamp #sicily #sicily_travel…
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Bell tower and roofs in the medieval mountain town Castelbuono. This photo was taken from the 14th century castle which is said to be haunted by a former queen. #sicily #sicily_travel #sicilia #sicily_tourism #italy #ig_sicily #italia #castelbuono #siciliaph #roofs #belltower #tower #campanile #mountains #montangne #travel #tourism