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Central Sicile

If you plan to drive from Palermo to the east coast Catane et Syracuse, consider visiting three magnificent attractions on the way.

Admire Villa Romana del Casale, a large 3^rd century Roman villa rich with a vast collection of extraordinary Roman mosaics and frescoes, 157 km southeast of Palermo, and 90 km west of Catania.

Visitez Caltagirone, 35 km southeast of Villa Romana del Casale, a town known for being a pottery production center famous for its artistic ceramics and Terracotta sculptures produced in the many artist galleries spread around town.

visit Agrigente, 126 km south of Palerme and 100 km west of Villa Romana, known for its 5^e and 6^e centuries BC impressive and fascinating Greek complex, The Valley of Temples, a 2 km long site of various enormous and beautiful temples.
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Villa Romana del Casale
Large 3rd century Roman villa of presumably Maximianus Herculeus, rich with a vast collection of extraordinary Roman mosaics and frescoes. The Roman villa is located 3 km southwest of Piazza Armerina, and 30 km south of Enna in central Sicily. The villa is a Must See even though it is far from any of the Sicily major destinations, 157 km southeast of Palermo, and 90 km west of Catania in the east coast. The 3,500 sqm villa with its 50 rooms and units, has vast and amazing art treasures of mosaics and frescoes beautifully preserved and covering the floors and some walls. The villa structure itself is almost completely in ruin. The vast series of scenes displayed in the amazing and most impressive colorful mosaic floors, describes the day to day life of that period including hunting, fishing and dancing scenes, mythological figures and much more. Famous mosaic scenes on display are the "Bikini Girls" mosaic describing Roman women dressed in bikini swimsuit, enjoying themselves while exercising and playing. Another remarkable mosaic is the "Great Hunt" which includes many large exotic animals' figures and hunting associated activities. When traveling from Palermo in the northwest, or Agrigento in the south, to the east coast cities of Catania or Syracuse, be sure to stop at this amazing art attraction which will live you with its mosaic scenes for a long time.

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Caltagirone
A town known for being a pottery production center famous for its artistic ceramics and Terracotta sculptures produced in the many artist galleries spread around town. Caltagirone is 35 km southeast of Villa Romana del Casale, hence if you plan to visit the magnificent Villa on your way east or west, consider stopping in town to enjoy the pottery galleries and artisan shops. While in town be sure to admire the famous 17th century 142 steps monumental staircase of Santa Maria del Monte Church, with each step decorated with handmade ceramics.

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Agrigente
Known for its 5th and 6th centuries BC impressive and fascinating Greek complex of temples, The Valley of Temples, the city is located near the southeastern Sicily coast, 126 km south of Palermo and 100 km west of Villa Romana. The Valley of Temples is a 2 km long site, with two parking areas at both ends. Walking from the eastern end you will admire various enormous and beautiful temples along the eastern ridge of the complex including the Temple of Juno, and a large and highly preserved 5th century BC Doric temple at the top of the hill. The Temple of Concord, the most preserved and impressive temple of all, 40 meters long and 20 meters wide, with a huge bronze statue of Icarus at the foot of the Temple.

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Central Sicile

Villa Romana del Casale

Caltagirone

Agrigente