TV Guide: Sicily

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Video: Mezzogiorno Sicily: Palermo, Palermo....

Amazon Video on Demand — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 16:58:41 -0500

Mezzogiorno -Sicily: Palermo, Palermo...' begins in Palermo, the largest city in Sicily, whose reputation is more connected with Mafia that with other events in history. But this does not do justice to this beautiful city of magnificent architecture, whose boulevards are aligned with impressive buildings having also an outstanding cathedral. We visit Capela Palatina, an exquisite example of Byzantine mosaic art, the beautiful churches of the city, the elegant squares and the crypts full of mummified corpses of the Capuchin Catacombs. Outside of Palermo is another famous church completely covered inside with Byzantine mosaics, the cathedral of Monreale. From Monreale we do a short stop in Corleone, half century headquarters of the infamous Cosa Nostra, and further we drive on the northern coast to Cefalu, that preserves the romantic ruins of a castle overlooking the city and has in its main square the third cathedral of Sicily covered in Byzantine mosaics. We continue on the coast stopp

Video: Mezzogiorno Sicily: Palermo, Palermo....

Amazon Video on Demand — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 16:58:41 -0500

Video: Mezzogiorno Sicily: Living with Etna

Amazon Video on Demand — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 16:43:38 -0500

Mezzogiorno - Sicily :Living with Etna' Opens up in Catania, second largest city in Sicily built in the baroque style of the 17th century. Next we stroll on Mt. Etna, the everlasting menace for the cities on the eastern coast of Sicily. We visit Siracusa, the birthplace of Archimedes with its remarkable center piazza, the most beautiful square in the entire Sicily and its mTlange style cathedral. We end up our visit in Noto, a city that represents the best example of the Sicilian baroque, reconstructed like Catania, after a devastating eruption of Mt. Etna in the 17th century. Mezzogiorno-Sicily: Living with Etna (Copyright _ 2002 - 40 minutes) covers Catania, Mt. Etna, Siracusa and Noto.

Video: Mezzogiorno Sicily: Living with Etna

Amazon Video on Demand — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 16:43:38 -0500

Video: Nature Parks MONTE ETNA Sicily, Italy

Amazon Video on Demand — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 20:18:03 -0500

MONTE ETNA A proud and mighty volcano rises above eastern Sicily, Mount Etna. It is the largest volcano in Europe and the undisputed ruler of this fascinating Mediterranean island. Despite the all pervasive presence of this volcano the nearby hills and surroundings of Mount Etna have been inhabited by Man for many thousands of years. The journey to Etna's summit passes through various vegetation and climate zones. Most of the region's rain falls during the colder months as summer time in Sicily is usually extremely hot and dry. At the higher altitudes of Mongibello, as the local people refer to their volcano, there is snow right up until the early summer when, as the temperature begins to rise, the lower slopes are transformed into blossoming and fertile meadows. The snow on the summit region of Etna does not hide the fact that deep inside the volcano is an unimaginable natural furnace. New lava masses begin to pour out that have a temperature of around a thousand degrees Celsius. One

Video: Nature Parks MONTE ETNA Sicily, Italy

Amazon Video on Demand — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 20:18:03 -0500

Video: Global Treasures NOTO Sicily, Italy

Amazon Video on Demand — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 16:26:02 -0500

NOTO Noto is a charming town with around twenty thousand inhabitants and is one of the most beautiful enclosed Baroque towns in Sicily. However, many of Noto's historic buildings were neglected for many years and are thus in somewhat less than perfect condition. The Catedrale Di San Nicolo also fell into disrepair as a result of continued neglect and this caused both the dome and part of the roof to collapse in 1996 since when much has been done to repair the church. An indication of the wealth of Noto's former upper classes still exists today and the Palazzo Nicolaci Villadorata is one of the town's most prominent buildings. In spite of its wondersul architecture today Noto leaves a rather sleepy and almost unreal impression on its visitors. Yet perhaps it is the romantic atmosphere caused by its slow decay that makes this Baroque Sicilian jewel so intriguing. Global Treasures - History's Most Protected Monuments - Heritage is our legacy from the past, what we live today, and what we

Video: Global Treasures NOTO Sicily, Italy

Amazon Video on Demand — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 16:26:02 -0500

Video: Global Treasures AGRIGENTO Sicily, Italy

Amazon Video on Demand — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 12:23:01 -0500

AGRIGENTO For thousands of years the ruins of the magnificent temples in the Valle Dei Templi have risen up from the ancient city of Akragas and today Agrigento is now one of the most well known and most visited places in Sicily. In addition to the temple districts, in recent years the medieval centre of Agrigento with its narrow and romantic lanes has attracted an increasing number of visitors. In the 3rd century B.C. Akragas was conquered by the Carthaginians and later by the Romans, Byzantines and Arabs and over the years the size of the legendary ancient Polis was gradually reduced to that of a village. But Agrigento enjoyed a further period of prosperity under the Norman King, Roger The Second, who declared it a diocesan town. The classical splendour of the ancient temples of Agrigento leave an indelible impression in the memories of all those who experience them. Global Treasures - History's Most Protected Monuments - Heritage is our legacy from the past, what we live today, and

Video: Global Treasures AGRIGENTO Sicily, Italy

Amazon Video on Demand — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 12:23:01 -0500

Video: Global Treasures ERICE Sicily, Italy

Amazon Video on Demand — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 12:23:01 -0500

ERICE On a mountain summit seven hundred and fifty metres above the Mediterranean is Erice, the ancient town of Eryx. The well-fortified walls of its fortress once protected one of the oldest cities in Sicily. According to legend the Trojan, Aeneas, son of Aphrodite, established a town here after fleeing from the Greeks.First the goddess of love, Astrarte, was worshipped here followed by the Greek goddess Aphrodite, and then Venus who was worshipped by the Romans. Thus this location became a kind of 'love mountain' and a popular destination especially with male pilgrims as it no doubt appealed to their more romantic nature.The medieval city centre of Monte San Guiliano, as today's Erice was named by the Normans, has for many centuries remained almost unchanged.From the fortress, the Castello, there are clear views of the Sicilian coastline and Trapani Harbour, and far out across the Mediterranean.Beneath the walls of the fortress, in the 20th century Erice also became known as a resear

Video: Global Treasures ERICE Sicily, Italy

Amazon Video on Demand — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 12:23:01 -0500

Video: Globe Trekker: Corsica, Sicily & Sardinia

Amazon Video on Demand — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 03:51:50 -0500

The Mediterranean islands of Corsica, Sardinia and Sicily are the stepping stones between Europe and Africa. A mix of Italian, French and Moorish traditions visitors have long been attracted to the contrasting cultures and scenery of these three Mediterranean Islands. Traveler Ian Wright begins his journey on the French Island of Corsica, the birthplace of Napoleon, where he enjoys a wealth of outdoor activities. He then sails to the Italian Island of Sardinia to celebrate the S'Ardia festival and witness the fine horsemanship of the locals. Ians final destination is the Island of Sicily where he cooks up a storm with a local pasta chef before ending his journey on top of Stromboli's smoking and lava spitting volcano. Hike a rugged Corsican mountain range. Drive an old Fiat Topolino through the hills of Sardinia. See a wild horse race in a remote mountain community. Work for your passage on a luxury yacht across the Mediterranean. Enjoy the Festival of Saint Rosalia in Sicily as the ci

Video: Globe Trekker: Corsica, Sicily & Sardinia

Amazon Video on Demand — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 02:38:10 -0500

Video: Allies Invade Sicily

History — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 20:25:10 -0500

In this History Channel video, see the second day of the invasion of Sicily; watch dive bombers appear and a landing craft get hit in this actual footage of the Sicilian invasion.

Video: A Slice Of Sicily

Amazon Video on Demand — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 13:07:05 -0500

Sicily is an island of treasures from many cultures. Its fertile soil and strategic location in the Mediterranean made the island a target of conquest: In 211 BC the Romans; in 535 the Byzantine; in 827 the Arabs; in 1071 the Normans; a populous revolt in 1282 lead to Spanish rule in 1302. Many years of internal strife followed until Garibaldi landed in Marsala in 1860 and united the island with Italy.This video captures many slices of these cultures and presents the experience of being there in person. The Remarkable locations you will visit:Roman Villa of Casale-These preserved Roman floor mosaics are the best in the world. The Valley of Temples-Visit five temples from various time periods in Agrigento. Parco delle Madonie- A vast forest preserve in central Sicily. A short hike to a summit. Cefalu- Walk the streets of this ancient town, visit restaurants, historical sites & churches. La Rocca- Climb the gigantic "rock" and visit Byzantine ruins and an ancient temple. Castlebuono-visi

Video: A Slice Of Sicily

Amazon Video on Demand — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 13:06:59 -0500

Video: Vista Point SICILY Italy

Amazon Video on Demand — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 01:22:29 -0500

SICILY Sicily is the largest island in the Mediterranean and the most diverse region in Italy, a land of gods and natural forces and a place of ancient cultures. Catania in the north east of the island is Sicily's second largest city that has been strongly influenced by earthquakes and also the volcanic activity of Mount Etna. It is believed that Greek settlers from Chalkidi founded it and some centuries later it was conquered by the Romans, and later the Arabs brought the city a new wave of prosperity. Noto is a charming town with around twenty thousand inhabitants and it is one of the most beautiful enclosed Baroque towns in Sicily. However, many of Noto's historic buildings have been neglected for many years and are thus in somewhat less than perfect condition. The Catedrale Di San Nicolo also fell into disrepair as a result of continued neglect and this caused both its dome and part of its roof to collapse in 1996. A proud and mighty volcano rises above eastern Sicily. Mount Etna,

Video: Vista Point SICILY Italy

Amazon Video on Demand — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 01:21:27 -0500

Video: Simply Red: Home in Sicily 2003

CinemaNow — Thu, 06 Dec 2007 13:19:56 -0500

Filmed in July 2003 at the spectacular outdoor amphitheatre Teatro Antico Di Taormina in Sicily, this is the first Simply Red concert available for TV in over four years.