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Sicily is located in the central Mediterranean and is a large island in Italy. It is surrounded by the sea on three sides and has a warm climate. Over the past 3,000 years, Greeks, Romans, Arabs, and Normans have left their mark here, creating layers of historical sights. The Ancient Theatre of Taormina is built on a cliff, facing the azure bay of the Ionian Sea, and is still used for open-air performances today. The Cattedrale di Monreale embodies a fusion of Arab-Norman-Byzantine architectural styles, with large areas of golden mosaic murals covering the interior walls and rows of pointed arches in the cloister featuring Islamic influences. The Arab-Norman architecture of Palermo, along with Cefalu and the Cattedrale di Monreale, is listed as a World Heritage Site, and the old markets in the city retain an atmosphere that blends Arab-style souks with the local vibe of Southern Europe. The natural scenery is equally rich. Mt Etna is one of the highest active volcanoes in Europe, with volcanic activity continuing to this day. The volcanic soil at the foot of the mountain nurtures high-quality pistachios in the Bronte region and distinctive volcanic wines. The Valley of the Temples in Agrigento preserves one of the few groups of ancient Greek temples outside of Greece, where Doric temples like the Temple of Concordia, Agrigento stand in rows under the sun. The long coastline connects golden beaches and rugged cliffs, giving this island both a sense of historical depth and a vibrant Mediterranean atmosphere.Metropolitan City of Palermo · 44.6km from Cefalu

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Photoshoot in Cefalù
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Cefalù: Authentic Wine and Food Tour
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From Cefalù: Palermo Guided Walking Tour with Street Food
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Great Full Day Excursion in Sicily to Cefalù and Castelbuono From Palermo
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From Palermo: Medieval castle tour of Caccamo and Cefalù.
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The Valley of the Temples: Entry Ticket
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Valley of the Temples & Kolymbethra Garden: Entry Ticket
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Cefalù: Guided wine tasting in our wine cellar
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Cefalù: Guided Walking Tour & Authentic Sicilian Aperitivo
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Cefalù: Cooking Class at a Local's Home
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Cefalù: Jeep Adventure in Madonie Park
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Etna and food jeep tour
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Palermo: Sicilian Cooking Class with Market Tour & Meal
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From Cefalù: Madonie Park Sunset BBQ Jeep Adventure
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CEFALÙ BY SEA: SWIM STOPS, SNORKELING, APERITIF & PROSECCO
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Boat Excursions in Cefalù with Snorkeling & Aperitif
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Palermo: Paragliding Flight with Italian and World Champion
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Cefalù: Tandem Paragliding Flight and GoPro13 Video
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Palermo: boat ride with swimming and aperitif and snorkeling
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Tandem Paragliding Flight in Cefalù
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Karenk21 May 2023
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I really think Cefalu is the most beautiful ancient city in Sicily, Italy. It is an hour and a half drive from the capital Palermo, and there are buses going back and forth every day.

Spiaggia di Cefalù

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系统错误提示30 April 2020
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An old church with a strong sense of history. It is also the largest church in the area. Cefalu has a long history. Many movies have been filmed here. There are high steps and iron fences outside the church. The church is very old and mysterious.

Cathedral of Cefalù

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沈福成15 March 2020
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Lavatoio medieval is Italian, which means medieval laundry in English. In the past, this kind of laundry was outdoors. If you don’t see the sign, you might miss it. You need to walk down to see it. There is flowing water here, so it is very suitable. Of course, it is no longer in use now.

Lavatoio Medievale

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elsashen052914 March 2020
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Cefalu, you can go down to the beach and visit the Cathedral of Cefalu, and you can climb up the mountain to see the city view of Cefalu, which is also quite worthwhile, but it is more recommended to go in summer, the scenery in winter is average

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Don't miss these attractions in Cefalu: Spiaggia di Cefalù, Cathedral of Cefalù, and Lavatoio Medievale. If you like Culture & history, try Photoshoot in Cefalù. If you enjoy Food & drink, try Cefalù: Guided wine tasting in our wine cellar.

You can give Cefalù: Guided wine tasting in our wine cellar and Cefalù: Guided Walking Tour & Authentic Sicilian Aperitivo a try. Before you go, please check their opening hours and menus online. Reservations are recommended, especially during peak hours.

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