Valley of the Temples

While at the Valley of Temples in Agregento Sicily we found these guys laying around waiting to get into the Temple. Someone we know pointed out the large size of certain things.

Sicily's cavern like a large eardrum

 The grotto or cavern known as L'Orecchio di Dionysio 'Ear of Dionysius' is so named because the shape is thought to resemble an ear and because the Ear of Dionysius is associated with a tyrant of Syracuse named Dionysius. The Ear of Dionysius was formed from the limestone quarry there, either deliberately or naturally. The acoustics are excellent. It is 23 m. high and 65 m. deep. There are various theories about how Dionysius of Syracuse may have used the ear. He may have put prisoners there so their plans could   be overheard or so their screams could be heard when they were tortured.

Erice, Sicily

Erice is a breathtaking Medieval town located on the west coast of Sicily. It is lined with cobblestone streets and is a step back in time.  We stayed at a beautiful, quaint hotel called Hotel Moderno. The hotel had lovely artwork in the hallways and restaurant. The picture above was in the lobby above the entryway to the hotel.  The other pictures we took as we climbed to the terrace on the roof of the hotel.  From there we could see the islands off the coast in the Mediterranean and the narrow streets below.  On a clear day, you can even see the tip of Africa.

The town is approximately 2600 feet above sea level and you can take a cable car up from the town of Trapani below.  Erice is surrounded by walls and visitors need to park outside of the walls while staying here.  It is truly unique and beautiful place to see.

Sicily, Italian food at it's Best

To say the food was fabulous, the views spectacular, and the people the friendliest we have ever met would all be an understatement.
 

 

 

 

Greeks & Romans

 

Greek Amphitheater or Roman Coliseum you can find this and more in Sicily. We did.