Sicily Sojourn

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A must during any Sicily trip is lunch at La Cialoma, in the seaside fishing village of Marzamemi. (All photos courtesy Julian Bassermann)
Syracuse's beautiful Ortygia islet is built entirely out of white limestone that the region is famous for. (All photos courtesy Julian Bassermann)
At dusk, the color of the Piazza del Duomo is magical. (All photos courtesy Julian Bassermann)
The Roman amphitheater in Syracuse.
Ragusa Ibla is a late Baroque town in the Unesco-protected Val di Noto. (All photos courtesy Julian Bassermann)
The hilltop town of Modica in the morning. (All photos courtesy Julian Bassermann)
The glorious Vendicari Nature Reserve is located along the eastern shore, south of Syracuse. (All photos courtesy Julian Bassermann)
There are several hiking trails at Vendicari Nature Reserve, and during some months, you can spot flamingos en route to and from Africa. (All photos courtesy Julian Bassermann)
The Valley of Temples in Agrigento is a must for lovers of Greek antiquities and archeology. (All photos courtesy Julian Bassermann)
Agrigento's Concordia Temple is one of the world's oldest original temples: it has sat in this spot since 430 BC. (All photos courtesy Julian Bassermann)
Palermo is a vibrant, crumbling and fascinating place, and some neighborhoods still display damage caused during World War II. (All photos courtesy Julian Bassermann)
Sicily's Teatro Massimo is one of the world's largest opera houses. (All photos courtesy Julian Bassermann)
The Cappella Palatina is Palermo's gem and a must-see for visitors. (All photos courtesy Julian Bassermann)
Colorful, traditionally painted Sicilian carts. (All photos courtesy Julian Bassermann)
A lively street scene in Palermo where aperitivo and scooters go hand in hand. (All photos courtesy Julian Bassermann)
One of Palermo's Byzantine masterpieces: the Chiesa Martorana. (All photos courtesy Julian Bassermann)
The view from Taormina with Mount Etna in the background. (All photos courtesy Julian Bassermann)

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