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MESSINA
Lying on 50 km of coast, facing the continental part of Italy on
the crossroad of Tirrenian and Ionian Sea, Messina with more than 300.000
inhabitants is the 13th city in Italy. In the past, to its
natural harbour Messina was an important stop in the Mediterranean
trade routes and had been representing a crossroad of cultural and
artistical exchanges. In 1908 one an earthquake razed
9/10 of the city to the ground, provoking as many as 130,000 dead.
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TAORMINA
Perched on a rocky spur at about 200m height, Taormina occupies a fabulous position,
overlooking the sea and right opposite Etna volcano. The amazing beach in front
"Isola Bella" little island, the ancient greek theater on a
superb position, the romantic atmosphere
along peaceful street past its elegant shops, restaurants and cafés, made of Taormina a popular destination since the 18th century. Many foreigners, notably British and German, have decided
to build villas in the town and many illustrious figures have sojourned there, including
Emperor William II and King Edward VII, and such famous families as the Rothschilds and the
Krupps.
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MOUNT ETNA