The civilization of Magna Graecia can be found everywhere in the island – Agrigento, Gela, Tindari, Erice, Taormina, Syracuse. Two unique jewels: the Temples of Segesta and Selinunte. Roman remains include the mosaics at Piazza Armerina. The mighty power of the Swabians can be seen in the Castles at Catania, Syracuse and Augusta. Baroque is represented, Modica,
at Ragusa and Noto. In Palermo visit the Cathedral, the Palatine Chapel, Monreale Cathedral. The temperate climate explains why this region has become such a popular area for holidaymakers. The established resorts are Mondello, Cefalu, the Riviera dei Ciclopi, Mazzaro, the Aeolian islands, the Egadi islands, Pantelleria and Ustica. Spas include Termini Imerese, Sciacca, Acireale. The most famous traditional festival is the Flowering Almond Fair at Agrigento.
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