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Mount Etna is an ever-evolving mystery. One of the most interesting volcanoes in the world, it never ceases to amaze. This has been said time and again by the same Catania volcanologists who know…
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Passopisciaro (fishmonger’s pass) is a funny name. And that's the name of one of the seven hamlets in the municipality of Castiglione di Sicilia, on the northern slope of Mount Etna, the last frontier…
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Easter Monday – “Pasquetta” in Italian – is a ritual dedicated to nature and rest. It is celebrated without any particular rules but purely by popular tradition, inviting people to recharge their batteries by…
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There are places in Sicily where all tourists want to go. Famous, beautiful locations, with dreamy sea views or spectacular lava landscapes. Who wouldn't pay a fortune for a vacation in Aci Trezza or…
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Volcano enthusiasts know this by now. Most eruptions are announced well in advance, with signals that today, thanks to sophisticated geovolcanology research techniques, are soon intercepted. But even without much technology, the phenomenon of…
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Mount Etna has had many names throughout its long existence, but the one that has stuck with it, along with its current name, is Mongibello. This word encompasses not only a name but a…
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The Barbagallo craters are there, and they are as "ugly" as a scar that no one would ever want to show! Yet they too express, with their mere existence, the powerful beauty of an…
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The northern flank of Mount Etna is dotted with ancient medieval villages that have now transformed into delightful rural towns, often producing excellent wines. The heart of this slope is the town of Linguaglossa,…
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In winter, the great volcano Mount Etna becomes a special destination for snow sports enthusiasts. Despite being in the heart of the Mediterranean and in one of the warmest regions in Italy, this mountain…
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Mount Etna boasts many splendid centuries-old trees, true natural monuments that remind us all of nature's eternity compared to our brief lives. Among them, the tree we call Zappinazzo is certainly worth a visit…
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