After an initial part in the land of Israel, On May 8, 2018, the Giro d'Italia arrives in Italy. In Sicily, to be precise. Very hectic and difficult, the fourth stage begins Catania. And it passes through splendid places. Therefore, for those who want to follow the Giro during their Sicilian days, there are many opportunities for cultural visits and beach days.
Starting from Catania. Located on the southeastern slope of Etna, it is a very ancient city. Founded in 729 BC. by the Chalcidians of nearby Naxos, it was dominated by many different peoples and, of all this, there is still evidence in its art, at their culture, at their architecture. Arrive in the city a few days in advance and you can immerse yourself in its fervor, lose yourself in its alleys, among its noble palaces, among its churches, among its markets. The must-see places? There Piazza del Duomo, with that little elephant (O Liotru), symbol of the city. and then there Cathedral of Sant'Agata, the colorful fish market The PescherĂa, Via Etna (the most important and picturesque in Catania), the Benedictine monastery, excursions to Etna, the stalls offering arancini, pasta alla Norma or sardines.
The fourth stage of the 2018 Giro d'Italia ends Caltagirona. Located on the three hills that connect the Erei mountains with the Eblei, it is one of the most important centers in the world for ceramic production. Made of colored ceramic, it is also the symbolic monument of the city: the Staircase of Santa MarĂa del Monte, 142 steps decorated with majolica. An unmissable monument to see, as is the entire historic center, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, with its Renaissance and Baroque architecture.
The fifth stage, however, takes place between Agrigento y Belize Valley. It is one of the most beautiful places in Italy, Agrigento. Here, in your Valley of the Temples, Musement â ââwhich is the Official Travel Partner of the Giro d'Italia 2018 â organizes a two-hour private tour to discover these temples of extraordinary charm. From Agrigento, cyclists will pedal to Santa Ninfa, a small city in the province of Trapani that, in 1968, was hit by the disastrous earthquake of Belize Valley. A little shopping here is unmissable: theBelize Valley Oil It is a really delicious oil.
The last Sicilian stage, before the Giro moves to Calabria, lasts 163 km between Caltanissetta and Etna. In the mountainous landscape of central Sicily, Caltanissetta is the ideal starting point to discover the RNatural Oriental Reserve of Monte Capodarso and Valle del Sur de Imera, with the archaeological sites of Sabucina and Gibil Gabib. The Sicilian stages finally end in the heart of etna park, where heCatania Astrophysical Observatory, at 1725 meters above sea level, houses the highest professional astrophysical telescopes in all of Italy.
