The beautiful island of Sicily, poised between Europe & Africa, has seen many invaders, nearly all of whom have left their mark in art & architecture. It is also a land of myth & enigma, pagan below the Catholic surface, troubled by the shadow of the Mafia
- in the words of the great Sicilian writer Leonardo Sciascia, a fantasy world. Raleigh Trevelyan knows the island intimately, & his knowledge adds immeasurably to the experience of visiting the great sites: Segesta, Agrigento & the mosaics of the Roman villa near Piazza Armerina, Palermo & Monreale, the theatre at Syracuse & the baroque marvels of Noto. Unforgettable though these are, Sicily`s unique character is more fully revealed as the author makes his leisurely way from province to province, describing the landscape & monuments, great treasures & remote villages, & spicing these discoveries with personal anecdote & references from writers down the centuries. Raleigh Trevelyan`s books include several on Italian themes, notably ” Princes under the Volcano” & two outstanding books about the Second World War in Italy: ” The Fortress: A Diary of Anzio & After” & ” Rome 1944: The Battle for the Eternal City”.
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Gillian Price’s Cicerone guide to Walking in Sicily is an extensive survey of one of the Mediterranean’s most ideal walking destinations. Sicily’s stunning range of scenery, combined with its Mediterranean climate, good transport & age-old pathways provide a wealth of varied walking opportunities. The guide leads walkers along river valleys, past ancient ruins & up to volcanoes & mountain peaks. It also explores the string of often neglected, but very peaceful islands just off Sicily’s coast. Walks include exploring Mount Etna, the Madonie & Nebrodi mountains & the Egadi & Aeolian Islands. The guide is organized into 46 walking routes suitable for a range of walking abilities & with individual information boxes providing details of times, distances, difficulty gradings, recommended maps & access to the walk. Detailed route descriptions are accompanied by sketch diagrams mapping the route in addition to colour photographs illustrating some of the highlights of one of the Mediterranean’s most sparkling gems. ...

Sicily in the Countries & Regions series from Lonely Planet, market-leading comprehensive guides aimed at independent travellers & serving a large range of international destinations. Frank & informal in style, the guides explore an extensive range of sights, activities, accommodation, restaurants & nightlife & are designed for practical use while travelling on the road. Written & researched by a team of experts, each book is independent in its recommendations & suggestions, often offering individual takes on individual destinations. Widely recognised for their reliability, each Lonely Planet country & region guide has the same layout. Introductory sections profile the destination with individual chapters on particular highlights, getting started, (including when to go) itineraries, history, culture, arts, food & drink & the environment. Each guide is organised geographically by region, with individual sections detailing an extensive range of sights, places of interest, attractions, restaurants, nightlife, accommodation & any local activities. The guides have detailed explanations of historical context where relevant. There is also practical guidance on ...

A Cultural Guide to Sicily from Signal Books in their series Landscapes of Imagination presents the island’s rich history as the land in the centre of the Mediterranean where the great civilizations of Europe & Northern Africa met. The book is arranged as a tour of the island; readers will find not just the famous Greek temples or amphitheatres but Muslim-style domes, Norman, Spanish French & Austrian influences, hidden churches of exceptional beauty, even British connections including Nelson’s estate in Maniace. The author, Joseph Farrell, is emeritus Professor of Italian at the University of Strathclyde & translator of several novels & plays. ...

Sicily at 1:200, 000 from Kümmerly & Frey with cartography from the Italian publishers de Agostini. Each title in this series has a separate index booklet attached to the map cover providing enlargements with access to main cities plus several very clear street plans of other towns & smaller but important tourist destinations. The colouring of the road network clearly distinguishes between motorways, main or secondary routes & smaller local roads. Driving information

Includes:: full or partial motorway interchanges & services, toll roads, entry restrictions & possible seasonal closures, steep gradients, etc. Scenic roads are highlighted. Driving distances are marked on main & secondary roads. Railway lines are shown with stations & ferry route indicates approximate crossing time. Locations worth visiting are prominently highlighted & symbols mark various other places of interest including mountain shelters, Blue Flag beaches, etc. Topography is very well presented by relief shading with plenty of names of mountain ranges, peaks with heights, etc. The maps also indicate main long-distance hiking trails such as the GTA (Grande Traversata delle Apli) or the GEA (Grande Escursione Appenninnica). Latitude & longitude lines are drawn at 10’ intervals. Map legend

Includes:: English. The index is in a separate booklet attached to the map cover. The booklet also

Includes:: enlargements of the environs of main cities plus city centre street plans of other towns. Also provided is a small overview map of Italy for route planning plus main driving regulations. To see other titles in this series please click on the series link.





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Sicily at 1:225, 000 in a series of Adventure maps from the National Geographic Society with cartography provided by Reise Know-How. The map is double-sided & printed on light waterproof & tear-resistant plastic paper. Cartographic information provided by Reise Know-How has been adjusted to follow the house style of the NGS Adventure series with greater emphasis on the country’s topography. Altitude colouring in broader bands has been replaced here by contours at 200m intervals enhanced by relief shading. National parks & other protected areas are prominently highlighted. Road network indicates scenic routes & gives driving distances selected secondary roads. Railway lines are included & airports are marked. Also shown are internal administrative boundaries with names of the provinces. A range of symbols highlight various places of interest including UNESCO World Heritage sites, churches & monasteries, beaches, etc. Latitude & longitude grid is at intervals of 10’ intervals & an extensive index of localities is provided. Overall, the NGS map presents a more vivid picture of the island’s topography, whilst the original RK-H version provides clearer information for touring by road or rail.PLEASE NOTE: to ensure regular supplies & faster delivery to our customers we keep this title as regular stock in its edition from Rough Guides which is identical to the Reise Know-How’s original version. The NGS version can be ordered on request. ...

Fully revised & updated new edition of this popular Blue Guide, by Sicily resident & tour guide Ellen Grady. While this guide retains the Blue Guides` traditional focus on architecture, art & archaeology, with in-depth coverage of all thesights, both the famous & those off the beaten track, the author is also an expert on the cuisine of Sicily & each chapter contains detailed & up-to-date listings of where to eat & what local specialities to sample. Fully revised accommodation sections are also included, along with information on Sicilian wine. Ideal for on-site use as well as for at-home study & to help visitors plan ahead. ...

Sicily in the Frommer's Day By Day series is a pocket-sized guide ideal for short trips, covering a variety of budgets. The best sights of each destination are listed in convenient full-day tours for one, two or three days such as: thematic tours for interests including art, architecture & history are described, allowing you to get the most out of your time; walking tours take you around each destination ...

Beautiful & seductive, the Italian island of Sicily offers everything from Greek & Roman temples to mouthwatering street food & a dramatic scenery topped by mighty Mount Etna. Explore Sicily is part of a br&-new series & is the perfect pocket companion for your trip: a full-colour guide containing 14 easy-to-follow routes, taking in all of the classic sights, such as Val di Noto`s sublime Baroque architecture & the frenetic capital Palermo, alongside Agrigento`s fine Greek temples &, further afield, the stunningly beautiful Aeolian Islands, popular for volcano-climbing. Insight`s trademark cultural coverage perfectly sets the routes in context, with introductions to Sicily`s cuisine & shopping possibilities, as well as an overview of the island`s complex history & the low-down on its array of outdoor activities. H&-picked places to eat & drink are highlighted in each tour & in the directory section, which contains a wealth of useful practical information including a language guide, as well as a range of carefully selected hotels to suit all budgets. All routes are plotted on the useful pull-out map, & the stunning photography captures the dramatic Sicilian landscape. Ed. September 2014. ...

Sicily Eyewitness travel guide from Dorling Kindersley is a lavishly illustrated book concerned with providing the visitor with detailed background information to sightseeing in the country & a broad cultural introduction. Popular historical buildings & museums are often described with cutaway diagrams allowing you to view ...