Sunday, January 30, 2011

Amazing Travel Places In Italy

Many countries in the world an interesting place to visit when on holiday season arrives. One of them is Italian. State republican area of 301.230 km2, located on the peninsula south of the European continent has the potential of sea and land as the object of choice for tourists who come on vacation there. Region in addition to surrounding land also has a stretch of sea with a stunning collection of beautiful island.

Italy has recorded a number of islands which has become a byword of the world tourists since long time ago. Call it Sicily (Sicily - in the Indonesian language), Sardinia, Capri, Ischia, Elba, Procida, Aeolian Islands, Tremiti, Ustica, Pantelleria, Aegadi Islands, Pelagie Islands to Dino Island.

Characteristics of each island in Italy also store an amazing story of a long history. For example the island of Sicily which is located in the Mediterranean sea. On the island with a population of 5 million people, we will find a variety of historical relics have been hundreds of years old.

Divided into nine districts, the island has several archaeological sites that abstinence attractive to pass up. Starting from Agrigento (ancient Greek temple) until Piazza Armerina, relics of the Roman Empire, which is one object of heritage, an entry in the UNESCO World Heritages.

At Segesta, located as far as 74 km south of the territory of Palermo, an old Greek temple which is believed was once a metropolis of the Roman Empire stood firm Doric Temple of which have up to 190 feet high. Privileges expected temple built in 430 BC Amphitheatre is located on the architectural space is still awake neat until now.

Sicily Island not only saves a charming maritime wealth, some of the mountains on this island can also be conquered through trekking paths. One of the mountain that can satisfy the needs of your adrenaline while in Sicily is to climb Mount or Mount Etna Nebrodi which holds the potential volcanic with a height of 3.323 meters.

In the midst of this island, there is a forest park named Madonie National Park could be an exciting choice when I want to spend vacation time from central fatigue. Camping is a fun alternative that can be done here.

For those bored with mountain or forest tours, snorkeling or diving in the depths of the Mediterranean Sea certainly an attractive option. Satisfy your adrenaline going Mediterranean beauty of the underwater world while in Ustica is located near the area of Palermo.

Moving on from the island of Sicily, Italy still has another island that became a favorite destination for tourists, especially during the summer is coming. One of the favorite island is the island of Sardinia is situated in the Tyrrhenian Sea. Noted, Sardinia is the largest island in the Italian territory is divided in 9 districts.

Just as in the southern island of Sicily, Sardinia also save marine tourist attraction that offers the beauty of the Mediterranean Sea. One of the most favorite spot for divers in this region is Tavolara and Punta Coda Cavallo. Many tourists from neighboring countries or other continents which make snorkeling and diving activities here.

Sardinia itself has named the capital Cagliari. The town is also known as "The City of Sun" this according to the Lonely Planet guidebook in Italy is a great place to relax yourself, where you can bask in the activities along the coastline Poetto Beach around 8 km.

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