{"id":12360,"date":"2021-07-26T11:52:27","date_gmt":"2021-07-26T11:52:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/non-categorizzato\/etna-panoramic-tour-by-car\/"},"modified":"2025-11-09T17:54:17","modified_gmt":"2025-11-09T17:54:17","slug":"etna-panoramic-tour-by-car","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/en\/province-of-catania\/etna-panoramic-tour-by-car\/","title":{"rendered":"Etna &#8211; Panoramic tour by car"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<div class=\"kk-star-ratings kksr-auto kksr-align-left kksr-valign-top\"\n    data-payload='{&quot;align&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;12360&quot;,&quot;slug&quot;:&quot;default&quot;,&quot;valign&quot;:&quot;top&quot;,&quot;ignore&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;reference&quot;:&quot;auto&quot;,&quot;class&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;count&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;legendonly&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;readonly&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;score&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;starsonly&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;best&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;gap&quot;:&quot;7&quot;,&quot;greet&quot;:&quot;Vote article&quot;,&quot;legend&quot;:&quot;5\\\/5 - (1 vote)&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;24&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Etna - Panoramic tour by car&quot;,&quot;width&quot;:&quot;151.5&quot;,&quot;_legend&quot;:&quot;{score}\\\/{best} - ({count} {votes})&quot;,&quot;font_factor&quot;:&quot;1.25&quot;}'>\n            \n<div class=\"kksr-stars\">\n    \n<div class=\"kksr-stars-inactive\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"1\" style=\"padding-right: 7px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"2\" style=\"padding-right: 7px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"3\" style=\"padding-right: 7px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"4\" style=\"padding-right: 7px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"5\" style=\"padding-right: 7px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n<div class=\"kksr-stars-active\" style=\"width: 151.5px;\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 7px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 7px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 7px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 7px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 7px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                \n\n<div class=\"kksr-legend\" style=\"font-size: 19.2px;\">\n            5\/5 - (1 vote)    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<p>This article recommends a driving tour of Etna, which you can organize and do on your own. <strong>A journey through the fascinating Etnean villages, lava flows, mysterious lakes, vineyards, abandoned ancient villages, fruit trees, forests, until you reach the slopes of the volcano, an itinerary of about 150 km, for a duration of 4 days with 3 overnight stays<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Obviously you can customize the trip as you wish, especially if you don&#8217;t have much time available, perhaps heading straight to the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/en\/province-of-catania\/visit-etna-and-go-straight-to-the-top-of-the-volcano\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Visit Etna and go straight to the top of the volcano\">top of Etna (Rifugio Sapienza<\/a>). This place, from which you can admire ancient inactive craters up close and climb to the top of the volcano, is a must see. As well as Randazzo, probably the most beautiful of the Etna villages.&nbsp;So to sum up, if your vacation is short, visit at least Rifugio Sapienza and Randazzo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tip from Topsecretsicily<\/strong>: If you are interested in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/en\/italy-sicily?a_aid=Dario&amp;chan=etna\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">renting a car in Sicily here you will find several good deals<\/a>. <span style=\"color: rgb(36, 36, 36); font-family: Hind, tahoma, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; white-space-collapse: collapse;\">It is a price comparator, allowing you to secure the best price. In addition, low-cost comprehensive insurance is also offered so that you do not have to pay for expensive insurance locally.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"884\" height=\"808\" src=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/cxzvx.png\" alt=\"Tour, Giro dell\u00b4Etna by car\" class=\"wp-image-3052\" srcset=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/cxzvx.png 884w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/cxzvx-300x274.png 300w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/cxzvx-768x702.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 884px) 100vw, 884px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Etna tour by car<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The recommended stops:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Day 1: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sapienza Refuge &#8212;&gt; Zafferana (overnight stay)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2nd day:<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Zafferana &#8212;&gt; North Etna &#8212;&gt;Linguaglossa &#8212;&gt; Randazzo (overnight stay)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Day 3:<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Randazzo (overnight)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Day 4<\/strong> : <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Randazzo &#8212;&gt; Adrano &#8212;&gt; Panoramic Tour &#8212;&gt; End of Tour<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" 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href=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/en\/province-of-catania\/etna-panoramic-tour-by-car\/#South_Etna_%E2%80%93_Sapienza_Refuge_Silvestri_Craters\" >South Etna &#8211; Sapienza Refuge, Silvestri Craters<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/en\/province-of-catania\/etna-panoramic-tour-by-car\/#Interactive_map_South_Etna_%E2%80%93_Points_of_interest_in_purple\" >Interactive map South Etna &#8211; Points of interest in purple<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/en\/province-of-catania\/etna-panoramic-tour-by-car\/#Zafferana_Etnea\" >Zafferana Etnea<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/en\/province-of-catania\/etna-panoramic-tour-by-car\/#Interactive_map_Zafferana_Etna_%E2%80%93_Points_of_interest_in_purple\" >Interactive map Zafferana Etna &#8211; Points of interest in purple<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/en\/province-of-catania\/etna-panoramic-tour-by-car\/#Etna_Nord_%E2%80%93_Piano_Provenzana\" >Etna Nord &#8211; Piano Provenzana<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/en\/province-of-catania\/etna-panoramic-tour-by-car\/#Interactive_map_of_Etna_Nord_%E2%80%93_Points_of_interest_in_purple\" >Interactive map of Etna Nord &#8211; Points of interest in purple<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/en\/province-of-catania\/etna-panoramic-tour-by-car\/#Linguaglossa\" >Linguaglossa<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/en\/province-of-catania\/etna-panoramic-tour-by-car\/#Interactive_map_of_Linguaglossa_%E2%80%93_Points_of_interest_in_purple\" >Interactive map of Linguaglossa &#8211; Points of interest in purple<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/en\/province-of-catania\/etna-panoramic-tour-by-car\/#Randazzo\" >Randazzo<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/en\/province-of-catania\/etna-panoramic-tour-by-car\/#The_3_churches_built_out_of_lava\" >The 3 churches built out of lava<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/en\/province-of-catania\/etna-panoramic-tour-by-car\/#The_Swabian_castle_tower_and_archaeological_museum\" >The Swabian castle tower and archaeological museum<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/en\/province-of-catania\/etna-panoramic-tour-by-car\/#Capuchin_Steps\" >Capuchin Steps<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/en\/province-of-catania\/etna-panoramic-tour-by-car\/#Street_of_the_Arches\" >Street of the Arches<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/en\/province-of-catania\/etna-panoramic-tour-by-car\/#Medieval_Music_Museum\" >Medieval Music Museum<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/en\/province-of-catania\/etna-panoramic-tour-by-car\/#Municipal_Palace\" >Municipal Palace<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/en\/province-of-catania\/etna-panoramic-tour-by-car\/#Medieval_Festival_in_Randazzo\" >Medieval Festival in Randazzo<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/en\/province-of-catania\/etna-panoramic-tour-by-car\/#Gurrida_Farm\" >Gurrida Farm<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/en\/province-of-catania\/etna-panoramic-tour-by-car\/#Sciarone_Park\" >Sciarone Park<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/en\/province-of-catania\/etna-panoramic-tour-by-car\/#Top_Secret_Council\" >Top Secret Council<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/en\/province-of-catania\/etna-panoramic-tour-by-car\/#Where_to_eat_in_Randazzo\" >Where to eat in Randazzo<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/en\/province-of-catania\/etna-panoramic-tour-by-car\/#Interactive_map_of_Randazzo_%E2%80%93_Points_of_interest_in_purple\" >Interactive map of Randazzo &#8211; Points of interest in purple<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/en\/province-of-catania\/etna-panoramic-tour-by-car\/#Bronte\" >Bronte<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/en\/province-of-catania\/etna-panoramic-tour-by-car\/#Adrano\" >Adrano<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/en\/province-of-catania\/etna-panoramic-tour-by-car\/#Interactive_map_of_Adrano_%E2%80%93_Points_of_interest_in_purple\" >Interactive map of Adrano &#8211; Points of interest in purple<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/en\/province-of-catania\/etna-panoramic-tour-by-car\/#Mendolito_how_to_get_there_and_path\" >Mendolito how to get there and path<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/en\/province-of-catania\/etna-panoramic-tour-by-car\/#Panoramic_Tour\" >Panoramic Tour<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/en\/province-of-catania\/etna-panoramic-tour-by-car\/#Most_popular_activities_for_tourists_in_Sicily\" >Most popular activities for tourists in Sicily<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/en\/province-of-catania\/etna-panoramic-tour-by-car\/#What_to_see_around_Etna\" >What to see around Etna<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/en\/province-of-catania\/etna-panoramic-tour-by-car\/#Plan_your_vacation_in_minutes\" >Plan your vacation in minutes<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-etna-sud-rifugio-sapienza-crateri-silvestri\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"South_Etna_%E2%80%93_Sapienza_Refuge_Silvestri_Craters\"><\/span>South Etna &#8211; Sapienza Refuge, Silvestri Craters<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1280px-Rifugio_Sapienza_2017-04-22i-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"South Etna - Sapienza Refuge, Silvestri Craters\" class=\"wp-image-7282\" srcset=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1280px-Rifugio_Sapienza_2017-04-22i-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1280px-Rifugio_Sapienza_2017-04-22i-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1280px-Rifugio_Sapienza_2017-04-22i-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1280px-Rifugio_Sapienza_2017-04-22i.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Rifugio_Sapienza_2017-04-22i.jpg\">Rabe!<\/a> ,<a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/4.0\"> CC BY-SA 4.0<\/a> , via Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1280px-Rifugio_Sapienza_2017-04-22b-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"South Etna - Sapienza Refuge, Silvestri Craters\" class=\"wp-image-7283\" srcset=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1280px-Rifugio_Sapienza_2017-04-22b-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1280px-Rifugio_Sapienza_2017-04-22b-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1280px-Rifugio_Sapienza_2017-04-22b-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1280px-Rifugio_Sapienza_2017-04-22b.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Rifugio_Sapienza_2017-04-22b.jpg\">Rabe!<\/a> ,<a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/4.0\"> CC BY-SA 4.0<\/a> , via Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1280px-Rifugio_Sapienza_2017-04-22a-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"South Etna - Sapienza Refuge, Silvestri Craters\" class=\"wp-image-7284\" srcset=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1280px-Rifugio_Sapienza_2017-04-22a-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1280px-Rifugio_Sapienza_2017-04-22a-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1280px-Rifugio_Sapienza_2017-04-22a-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1280px-Rifugio_Sapienza_2017-04-22a.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Rifugio_Sapienza_2017-04-22a.jpg\">Rabe!<\/a> ,<a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/4.0\"> CC BY-SA 4.0<\/a> , via Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Mount_Etna_-_looking_down_upon_Rifugio_Sapienza_and_Nicolosi_Nord-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"South Etna - Sapienza Refuge, Silvestri Craters\" class=\"wp-image-7285\" srcset=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Mount_Etna_-_looking_down_upon_Rifugio_Sapienza_and_Nicolosi_Nord-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Mount_Etna_-_looking_down_upon_Rifugio_Sapienza_and_Nicolosi_Nord-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Mount_Etna_-_looking_down_upon_Rifugio_Sapienza_and_Nicolosi_Nord-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Mount_Etna_-_looking_down_upon_Rifugio_Sapienza_and_Nicolosi_Nord.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Mount_Etna_-_looking_down_upon_Rifugio_Sapienza_and_Nicolosi_Nord.jpg\">Richard Allaway<\/a> ,<a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\"> CC BY 2.0<\/a> , via Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1280px-Rifugio_Sapienza_2017-04-22c-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"South Etna - Sapienza Refuge, Silvestri Craters\" class=\"wp-image-7286\" srcset=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1280px-Rifugio_Sapienza_2017-04-22c-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1280px-Rifugio_Sapienza_2017-04-22c-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1280px-Rifugio_Sapienza_2017-04-22c-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1280px-Rifugio_Sapienza_2017-04-22c.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Rifugio_Sapienza_2017-04-22c.jpg\">Rabe!<\/a> ,<a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/4.0\"> CC BY-SA 4.0<\/a> , via Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1024px-Rifugio_Sapienza_2017-04-22f.jpg\" alt=\"South Etna - Sapienza Refuge, Silvestri Craters\" class=\"wp-image-7287\" srcset=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1024px-Rifugio_Sapienza_2017-04-22f.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1024px-Rifugio_Sapienza_2017-04-22f-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1024px-Rifugio_Sapienza_2017-04-22f-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Rifugio_Sapienza_2017-04-22f.jpg\">Rabe!<\/a> ,<a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/4.0\"> CC BY-SA 4.0<\/a> , via Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The refuge is located at 1923 meters above sea level and is the best place to observe Etna from nearby<\/strong> . The route is already very special, among woods and impressive lava flows scattered throughout the territory. Once you arrive <strong>, it really seems to be on the moon<\/strong> , complete with a sea view of the Gulf of Catania. From here <strong>it is also possible to go up with the cable car up to 2500 meters high<\/strong> . More information about the Rifugio Sapienza le<a href=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/visitare-letna\/\"> find here<\/a> .<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-mappa-interattiva-etna-sud-punti-d-interesse-in-viola\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Interactive_map_South_Etna_%E2%80%93_Points_of_interest_in_purple\"><\/span>Interactive map South Etna &#8211; Points of interest in purple<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/u\/0\/embed?mid=1Gn_IAkA_adjvZOYlomCf7_KjfbwV3Otu\" width=\"999\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-zafferana-etnea\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Zafferana_Etnea\"><\/span>Zafferana Etnea<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" src=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Zafferana_Etnea_apos_erupcao_8580580527-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"Mother Church, Zafferana Etnea\" class=\"wp-image-7288\" srcset=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Zafferana_Etnea_apos_erupcao_8580580527-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Zafferana_Etnea_apos_erupcao_8580580527-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Zafferana_Etnea_apos_erupcao_8580580527-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Zafferana_Etnea_apos_erupcao_8580580527.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Mother Church, floor covered with ash from Etna &#8211;<a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Zafferana_Etnea_ap%C3%B3s_erup%C3%A7%C3%A3o_(8580580527).jpg\"> Leandro Neumann Ciuffo<\/a> ,<a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\"> CC BY 2.0<\/a> , via Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The town is only 30 minutes by car from the Sapienza Refuge and is famous above all for the October festival<strong>. Every Sunday in October, the streets of the city are filled with typical products of the area: grapes, wine, honey, seasonal fruit, cheeses, cold cuts, mushrooms, olive oil and much more.<\/strong>.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"557\" src=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1280px-Zafferana_Etnea_2017-04-27h-1024x557.jpg\" alt=\"Piazza Zafferana Etnea\" class=\"wp-image-7289\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.8403547671840355;width:880px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1280px-Zafferana_Etnea_2017-04-27h-1024x557.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1280px-Zafferana_Etnea_2017-04-27h-300x163.jpg 300w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1280px-Zafferana_Etnea_2017-04-27h-768x418.jpg 768w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1280px-Zafferana_Etnea_2017-04-27h.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The square &#8211;<a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Zafferana_Etnea_2017-04-27h.jpg\"> Rabe!<\/a> ,<a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/4.0\"> CC BY-SA 4.0<\/a> , via Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If you don&#8217;t have the chance to go to Zafferana Etna one of these days, the country still deserves a quick view<\/strong> . <strong>The Mother Church is very nice, rebuilt in 1817<\/strong> after the earthquake. It is especially striking for the white of the facade which contrasts with the black of the lava stone of the staircase. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1280px-Zafferana_Etnea_2017-04-27g-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"The villa Zafferana Etnea\" class=\"wp-image-7290\" srcset=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1280px-Zafferana_Etnea_2017-04-27g-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1280px-Zafferana_Etnea_2017-04-27g-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1280px-Zafferana_Etnea_2017-04-27g-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1280px-Zafferana_Etnea_2017-04-27g.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Villa &#8211;<a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Zafferana_Etnea_2017-04-27g.jpg\"> Rabe!<\/a> ,<a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/4.0\"> CC BY-SA 4.0<\/a> , via Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>From the adjacent Piazza Umberto I you can also enjoy a beautiful view<\/strong> , with the green of the municipal villa below and the blue of the sea in the distance. In Zafferana there is also the <strong>Beekeeper&#8217;s House Museum<\/strong> . A small but very particular museum, which shows you the secrets of the ancient art of Sicilian beekeeping. Here you can try and buy <strong>excellent honey, also flavored with the citrus fruits of the island<\/strong> . Always remaining on the subject of typical products, <strong>in the Oro d&#8217;Etna company, you can taste and buy local products such<\/strong> as honey, wines, pesto and preserves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1207\" height=\"793\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/fsdfaddsadsa.png?fit=800%2C526\" alt=\"Gold Company of Etna\" class=\"wp-image-3067\" style=\"width:880px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/fsdfaddsadsa.png 1207w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/fsdfaddsadsa-300x197.png 300w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/fsdfaddsadsa-1024x673.png 1024w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/fsdfaddsadsa-768x505.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1207px) 100vw, 1207px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Gold Company of Etna<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About 20 minutes by car from Zafferana, in Sant&#8217;Alfio, is the Castagno dei Cento Cavalli, which with its 3000 years is the oldest tree in Italy<\/strong> . The tree consists of 3 large stems and is particularly striking for its width. Its name derives from the legend of Queen Joan of Anjou who, surprised by a furious storm together with her hundred knights, found refuge there. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1280px-SantAlfio_2017-04-20a-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Chestnut of the Hundred Horses, Sant'Alfio\" class=\"wp-image-7291\" srcset=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1280px-SantAlfio_2017-04-20a-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1280px-SantAlfio_2017-04-20a-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1280px-SantAlfio_2017-04-20a-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1280px-SantAlfio_2017-04-20a.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Hundred Horse Chestnut &#8211;<a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Sant%E2%80%99Alfio_2017-04-20a.jpg\"> Rabe!<\/a> ,<a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/4.0\"> CC BY-SA 4.0<\/a> , via Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Near the millenary chestnut there are also 2 good restaurants with typical dishes and products and a bar where they make excellent focaccie and granitas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-mappa-interattiva-zafferana-etna-punti-d-interesse-in-viola\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Interactive_map_Zafferana_Etna_%E2%80%93_Points_of_interest_in_purple\"><\/span>Interactive map Zafferana Etna &#8211; Points of interest in purple<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/u\/0\/embed?mid=1DI_y89yCqBcM0f40TfpERfUny4O7uBgL\" width=\"999\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-etna-nord-piano-provenzana\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Etna_Nord_%E2%80%93_Piano_Provenzana\"><\/span>Etna Nord &#8211; Piano Provenzana<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>To reach Etna north you have to take the panoramic Mareneve road, so called because here you can see both the sea and the snow (in winter)<\/strong> . Here too the <strong>view is wonderful<\/strong> , between lava flows, gorse and pine forests, with the sea in the background. In north Etna there is less to see than in south Etna, but this does not mean that it is not worth coming here too. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Etna_02-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Etna Nord - Piano Provenzana\" class=\"wp-image-7292\" srcset=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Etna_02-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Etna_02-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Etna_02-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Etna_02.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Etna_02.jpg\">LeZibou<\/a> ,<a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/3.0\"> CC BY-SA 3.0<\/a> , via Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1280px-Etna_06-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Etna Nord - Piano Provenzana\" class=\"wp-image-7293\" srcset=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1280px-Etna_06-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1280px-Etna_06-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1280px-Etna_06-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1280px-Etna_06.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Etna_06.jpg\">LeZibou<\/a> ,<a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/3.0\"> CC BY-SA 3.0<\/a> , via Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1280px-Lava_a_Piano_Provenzana_02-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Etna Nord - Piano Provenzana\" class=\"wp-image-7294\" srcset=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1280px-Lava_a_Piano_Provenzana_02-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1280px-Lava_a_Piano_Provenzana_02-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1280px-Lava_a_Piano_Provenzana_02-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1280px-Lava_a_Piano_Provenzana_02.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Lava_a_Piano_Provenzana_02.jpg\">Davide Mauro<\/a> ,<a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/4.0\"> CC BY-SA 4.0<\/a> , via Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1280px-Lava_a_Piano_Provenzana_01-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Etna Nord - Piano Provenzana\" class=\"wp-image-7295\" srcset=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1280px-Lava_a_Piano_Provenzana_01-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1280px-Lava_a_Piano_Provenzana_01-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1280px-Lava_a_Piano_Provenzana_01-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1280px-Lava_a_Piano_Provenzana_01.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Lava_a_Piano_Provenzana_01.jpg\">Davide Mauro<\/a> ,<a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/4.0\"> CC BY-SA 4.0<\/a> , via Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1280px-Etna_2008_IMG_1757-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Etna Nord - Piano Provenzana\" class=\"wp-image-7296\" srcset=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1280px-Etna_2008_IMG_1757-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1280px-Etna_2008_IMG_1757-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1280px-Etna_2008_IMG_1757-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1280px-Etna_2008_IMG_1757.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Etna_2008_IMG_1757.jpg\">poudou99<\/a> ,<a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/3.0\"> CC BY-SA 3.0<\/a> , via Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1280px-Etna_Nord_Nebenkrater-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Etna Nord - Piano Provenzana\" class=\"wp-image-7297\" srcset=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1280px-Etna_Nord_Nebenkrater-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1280px-Etna_Nord_Nebenkrater-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1280px-Etna_Nord_Nebenkrater-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1280px-Etna_Nord_Nebenkrater.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Crater &#8211;<a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Etna_Nord_Nebenkrater.jpg\"> Alexander Hoernigk<\/a> ,<a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/4.0\"> CC BY 4.0<\/a> , via Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/rock-volcano-soil-terrain-material-rubble-1401097-pxhere.com_-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Hotel immersed in the lava flow, north Etna\" class=\"wp-image-7343\" srcset=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/rock-volcano-soil-terrain-material-rubble-1401097-pxhere.com_-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/rock-volcano-soil-terrain-material-rubble-1401097-pxhere.com_-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/rock-volcano-soil-terrain-material-rubble-1401097-pxhere.com_-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/rock-volcano-soil-terrain-material-rubble-1401097-pxhere.com_.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The rubble of the hotel<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Here in winter it is possible to ski by taking the chairlift, while in the other seasons you can admire the view and <strong>take tourist routes alone or with guides<\/strong> , who have an information center here, open every day from 9:30 to 13:00. This is their website:<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.guidevulcanologicheetna.it\/\" target=\"_blank\"> www.guidevulcanologiche.it<\/a> .<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On your own, however, you can reach the craters that opened in the terrible eruption of 2002 in about 30 minutes on foot (from Piano Provenzana). To reach them you will also pass by the <strong>ruins of a hotel submerged by lava<\/strong> . <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Etna Nord there is also a nice typical restaurant, very well reviewed and built entirely in wood. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-mappa-interattiva-etna-nord-punti-d-interessa-in-viola\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Interactive_map_of_Etna_Nord_%E2%80%93_Points_of_interest_in_purple\"><\/span>Interactive map of Etna Nord &#8211; Points of interest in purple<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/u\/0\/embed?mid=1Gn_IAkA_adjvZOYlomCf7_KjfbwV3Otu\" width=\"999\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-linguaglossa\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Linguaglossa\"><\/span>Linguaglossa<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Matrice_di_Linguaglossa_04-scaled.jpg?fit=800%2C600\" alt=\"Linguaglossa, Mother Church\" class=\"wp-image-3086\" style=\"width:880px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Matrice_di_Linguaglossa_04-scaled.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Matrice_di_Linguaglossa_04-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Matrice_di_Linguaglossa_04-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Matrice_di_Linguaglossa_04-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Matrice_di_Linguaglossa_04-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Matrice_di_Linguaglossa_04-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Mother Church &#8211; <em>Source<\/em>: <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/w\/index.php?curid=62220856\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Davide Mauro CC BY-SA 4.0<\/em><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Via Roma is very beautiful, passing through the heart of Linguagloss<\/strong> to and for the main monuments, the sixteenth-century church of S. Francesco di Paola and the Mother Church, built in 1613 and overlooking the town square.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>name Linguaglossa probably derives from a large tongue of lava<\/strong> erupted in the past. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1151\" height=\"773\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/hjgh.png?fit=800%2C538\" alt=\"Vivera Winery - Linguaglossa vineyard\" class=\"wp-image-3032\" style=\"width:880px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/hjgh.png 1151w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/hjgh-300x201.png 300w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/hjgh-1024x688.png 1024w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/hjgh-768x516.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1151px) 100vw, 1151px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Vivera Winery vineyard<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>In Linguaglossa there is also the Vivera Winery, a winery where you can try excellent wine and appetizers<\/strong> . The vineyard with Mount Etna in the background is very beautiful. If you are interested you can book a visit by visiting their website:<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vivera.it\/\" target=\"_blank\"> https:\/\/www.vivera.it\/<\/a> .<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-mappa-interattiva-di-linguaglossa-punti-d-interesse-in-viola\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Interactive_map_of_Linguaglossa_%E2%80%93_Points_of_interest_in_purple\"><\/span>Interactive map of Linguaglossa &#8211; Points of interest in purple<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/u\/0\/embed?mid=1PgITyir8ed-oFgA0cy8mLepUs4M5WkQ7\" width=\"999\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-randazzo\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Randazzo\"><\/span>Randazzo <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"615\" src=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1280px-Basilica_di_Santa_Maria_Randazzo_Catania_Sicily_Italy_-_panoramio_2-1024x615.jpg\" alt=\"Church of Santa Maria Assunta - Randazzo\" class=\"wp-image-7299\" srcset=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1280px-Basilica_di_Santa_Maria_Randazzo_Catania_Sicily_Italy_-_panoramio_2-1024x615.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1280px-Basilica_di_Santa_Maria_Randazzo_Catania_Sicily_Italy_-_panoramio_2-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1280px-Basilica_di_Santa_Maria_Randazzo_Catania_Sicily_Italy_-_panoramio_2-768x461.jpg 768w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1280px-Basilica_di_Santa_Maria_Randazzo_Catania_Sicily_Italy_-_panoramio_2.jpg 1279w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Church of Santa Maria Assunta &#8211;<a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Basilica_di_Santa_Maria,_Randazzo_Catania,_Sicily,_Italy_-_panoramio_(2).jpg\"> trolvag<\/a> ,<a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/3.0\"> CC BY-SA 3.0<\/a> , via Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Pr<strong>obabilmente il paese etneo pi\u00f9 bello in assoluto<\/strong>. Si trova al confine con il <a href=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/en\/province-of-messina\/nebrodi-park-unexpected-sicily\/\">parco dei Nebrodi<\/a> ed \u00e8 il centro abitato pi\u00f9 vicino al cratere principale del vulcano. Il paese fu abitato gi\u00e0 dai greci per passare poi in mano ai romani, bizantini, arabi, normanni, svevi ed aragonesi. Il massimo splendore di Randazzo si ebbe durante il periodo medioevale, dei quale conserva ancora l&#8217;aspetto. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Just think that Randazzo was so multicultural, that in the town there were 3 districts, each with its own language: Lombard, Greek and Latin<\/strong> .<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-le-3-chiese-costruite-con-la-lava\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_3_churches_built_out_of_lava\"><\/span>The 3 churches built out of lava<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1280px-Randazzo_San_Nicola-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Church of San Nicola, Randazzo\" class=\"wp-image-7300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1280px-Randazzo_San_Nicola-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1280px-Randazzo_San_Nicola-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1280px-Randazzo_San_Nicola-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1280px-Randazzo_San_Nicola.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Church of San Nicola &#8211;<a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Randazzo_San_Nicola.jpg\"> Kondephy<\/a> ,<a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/4.0\"> CC BY-SA 4.0<\/a> , via Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/800px-Randazzos_San_Martino_church-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Church of San Martino - Randazzo\" style=\"width:880px;height:auto\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Church of San Martino &#8211;<a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Randazzo%27s_San_Martino_church.JPG\"> Archenzo, CC BY SA 3.0 Wikimedia Commons<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Castello_con_sfondo_del_campanile_di_San_Martino-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Church of San Martino - Randazzo\" class=\"wp-image-7305\" srcset=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Castello_con_sfondo_del_campanile_di_San_Martino-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Castello_con_sfondo_del_campanile_di_San_Martino-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Castello_con_sfondo_del_campanile_di_San_Martino-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Castello_con_sfondo_del_campanile_di_San_Martino.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Castello_con_sfondo_del_campanile_di_San_Martino.jpg\">EtnagigantE<\/a> ,<a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/4.0\"> CC BY-SA 4.0<\/a> , via Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The most beautiful and fascinating churches of Randazzo, built with the lava of the volcano around the thirteenth century, are 3 and are located in 3 different ancient districts of the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Church of Santa Maria Assunta<\/strong> (Latin Quarter) is the main Basilica and was built in the Norman-Swabian style. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Church of San Martino<\/strong> (Lombard district) of Swabian foundation is characterized by a beautiful bell tower 41 meters high. Near the church is the Swabian castle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, the <strong>Church of San Nicol\u00f2<\/strong> (Greek quarter) is the largest in Randazzo and overlooks the square of the same name, where the statue representing the union of the three districts is found: old Randazzo. It, personified by the Giant Piracmone, incorporates the symbols of the three districts: the lion symbol of the Greeks, the snake symbol of the Lombards, the eagle symbol of the Latins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-la-torre-del-castello-svevo-e-museo-archeologico\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Swabian_castle_tower_and_archaeological_museum\"><\/span>The Swabian castle tower and archaeological museum<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"661\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Castello_veduta_generale-661x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Swabian castle tower, Randazzo\" class=\"wp-image-7301\" srcset=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Castello_veduta_generale-661x1024.jpg 661w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Castello_veduta_generale-194x300.jpg 194w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Castello_veduta_generale.jpg 698w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 661px) 100vw, 661px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Castello,_veduta_generale.JPG\">Alessia Saccone<\/a> ,<a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/4.0\"> CC BY-SA 4.0<\/a> , via Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/vbfghgfbfg-1024x686.png\" alt=\"Randazzo Archaeological Museum\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Near the church of San Martino is the Swabian castle (11th century)<\/strong> , or rather one of the original 8 towers, in which <strong>the archaeological museum of Paolo Vagliasindi has been set up<\/strong> . It is a collection of Hellenistic finds found by the archaeologist Vagliasindi in Randazzo. The <strong>tower was also used as a prison and here you can visit the well of the buried alive, the torture chamber and the gallery of skulls as well as the museum<\/strong> . Hours: 10:00 &#8211; 13:00 and 15:00 &#8211; 19:00 from Tuesday to Sunday. Price 2.60 Euro.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-scalinata-dei-cappuccini\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Capuchin_Steps\"><\/span>Capuchin Steps<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Porta_di_San_Martino_con_scalinata_dei_Cappuccini-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Porta di San Martino and stairway of the Capuchins, Randazzo\" class=\"wp-image-7302\" srcset=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Porta_di_San_Martino_con_scalinata_dei_Cappuccini-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Porta_di_San_Martino_con_scalinata_dei_Cappuccini-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Porta_di_San_Martino_con_scalinata_dei_Cappuccini-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Porta_di_San_Martino_con_scalinata_dei_Cappuccini.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Porta di San Martino and stairway of the Capuchins &#8211;<a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Porta_di_San_Martino_con_scalinata_dei_Cappuccini.jpg\"> EtnagigantE<\/a> ,<a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/4.0\"> CC BY-SA 4.0<\/a> , via Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A lava stone staircase leading to the Church of the Capuchin fathers. From here you will have a nice view from above on Randazzo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-via-degli-archi\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Street_of_the_Arches\"><\/span>Street of the Arches<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Randazzo_-_Via_degli_archi-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Via degli Archi, Randazzo\" class=\"wp-image-7304\" style=\"width:880px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Randazzo_-_Via_degli_archi-768x1025.jpg 768w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Randazzo_-_Via_degli_archi-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Randazzo_-_Via_degli_archi.jpg 937w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Randazzo_-_Via_degli_archi.jpg\">LuckyLisp at Italian Wikipedia.<\/a> ,<a href=\"http:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/3.0\/\"> CC BY-SA 3.0<\/a> , via Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Via_degli_Archi-.jpg\" alt=\"Via degli Archi, Randazzo\" style=\"width:880px;height:auto\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Via_degli_Archi-.jpg\">Valeria Camarda<\/a> ,<a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/4.0\"> CC BY-SA 4.0<\/a> , via Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"682\" height=\"1023\" src=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Randazzo_Via_degli_Archi.jpg\" alt=\"Via degli Archi, Randazzo\" class=\"wp-image-7303\" style=\"width:880px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Randazzo_Via_degli_Archi.jpg 682w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Randazzo_Via_degli_Archi-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 682px) 100vw, 682px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Randazzo,_Via_degli_Archi.JPG\">valentina ceccatelli<\/a> ,<a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/4.0\"> CC BY-SA 4.0<\/a> , via Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Via degli Archi, of Aragonese origin, is very pretty. <strong>It is a very small street<\/strong> , next to the 14th century church of Santa Maria della Volta, characterized by 4 lava stone arches that embellish it. The ideal place to take original photos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-museo-della-musica-medievale\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Medieval_Music_Museum\"><\/span>Medieval Music Museum<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"974\" height=\"598\" src=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/fsdfdsfdsfds.png\" alt=\"5. Randazzo Medieval Music Museum\" class=\"wp-image-3106\" srcset=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/fsdfdsfdsfds.png 974w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/fsdfdsfdsfds-300x184.png 300w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/fsdfdsfdsfds-768x472.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 974px) 100vw, 974px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>An original museum, inside a 12th century house, where reproductions of ancient instruments are exhibited (sometimes even played)<\/strong> , dating back to a period ranging from prehistory to the Middle Ages. Musical instruments such as bones, dried fruits, stones, horns, shells, instruments used by the ancient Greeks such as the Kythara and Kanon of Pythagoras, medieval harp and much more. A very special experience. Hours: every day from 10 to 18, ticket 1.50 Euro.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-6-palazzo-comunale\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Municipal_Palace\"><\/span>Municipal Palace<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"970\" height=\"676\" src=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/efdsfsdfds.png\" alt=\"Randazzo Town Hall\" class=\"wp-image-3107\" srcset=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/efdsfsdfds.png 970w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/efdsfsdfds-300x209.png 300w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/efdsfsdfds-768x535.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 970px) 100vw, 970px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The town hall is a former convent from the 1600s.<\/strong> The beautiful stone facade is immediately striking and inside there is a cloister with lava stone columns, with a large cistern in the center.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-7-festa-medievale-a-randazzo\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Medieval_Festival_in_Randazzo\"><\/span>Medieval Festival in Randazzo<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Festa Medievale di Randazzo 2013\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/6kzrjkLGlq4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Every year, towards the end of July, the traditional Medieval Festival of Randazzo is celebrated<\/strong> , organized by the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sicularagonensia\/\" target=\"_blank\">Sicularagonensia<\/a> cultural association. It is inspired by the figure of Bianca di Navarra, the last queen of Sicily, who lived in Randazzo in the first decade of the fifteenth century. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Parades in typical costumes, songs, dances, typical dishes and lots of good wine await you<\/strong> !<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-8-azienda-agricola-gurrida\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gurrida_Farm\"><\/span>Gurrida Farm<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you go to Randazzo it is recommended to visit <strong>the Gurrida farm,<\/strong> open every day from 9 to 18. Here <strong>every Saturday and Sunday you can have lunch both indoors and outdoors and try many specialties, such as vegetables, meats, cheeses and wine that the company itself produces<\/strong> . However, it is better to book the table:<a href=\"http:\/\/www.gurrida.it\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> www.gurrida.it<\/a> .<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"769\" src=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/fdsfdsfsdf.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3044\" style=\"width:880px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/fdsfdsfsdf.png 640w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/fdsfdsfsdf-250x300.png 250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The property is located in the middle of nature, with vineyards, fruit trees and a very particular, mysterious lake, which appears and disappears every year, the Gurrida lake<\/strong> .<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"475\" src=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/slider-lago-1-1024x475.png\" alt=\"Gurrida lake\" class=\"wp-image-7306\" srcset=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/slider-lago-1-1024x475.png 1024w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/slider-lago-1-300x139.png 300w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/slider-lago-1-768x356.png 768w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/slider-lago-1-1536x712.png 1536w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/slider-lago-1.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Etna reflected in the lake &#8211; Gurrida.it<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The lake was created by two lava flows from the 1500s which obstructed the flow of the Flascio river which starts from the Nebrodi. <strong>But every year something special happens, the lake continues to disappear and reappear every year<\/strong> , like few lakes in the world. This is due to the fact that in summer the flow of the river decreases significantly and that little water that flows passes under the natural barrier made up of lava rock.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"475\" src=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/slider-lago-3-1024x475.png\" alt=\"Gurrida lake\" class=\"wp-image-7308\" srcset=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/slider-lago-3-1024x475.png 1024w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/slider-lago-3-300x139.png 300w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/slider-lago-3-768x356.png 768w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/slider-lago-3-1536x712.png 1536w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/slider-lago-3.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source Gurrida.it<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Therefore, every year, the vineyard together with the lake continues to disappear almost completely, only to emerge completely in summer. Just think that this fact allowed the vineyard, dating back to the nineteenth century, to save itself from an insect, the Phylloxerra, which in the nineteenth century destroyed many vineyards in Europe. <strong>How the vines manage to resist submerged by the lake for so long without rotting, still remains a mystery<\/strong> .<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"475\" src=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/slider-lago-7-1024x475.png\" alt=\"Gurrida lake\" class=\"wp-image-7307\" srcset=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/slider-lago-7-1024x475.png 1024w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/slider-lago-7-300x139.png 300w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/slider-lago-7-768x356.png 768w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/slider-lago-7-1536x712.png 1536w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/slider-lago-7.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The vineyard submerged in the lake &#8211; Gurrida.it<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The lake is easily reachable on foot, after entering the property of the farm. If you go in the summer don&#8217;t worry, an artificial reservoir has recently been created, which maintains part of the lake all year round. The view is really very beautiful, just think that Etna, clearly visible from here, is reflected in its waters. In addition, there are many species of animals, such as turtles, herons, mallards, fish, foxes and porcupines. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-9-parco-sciarone\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sciarone_Park\"><\/span>Sciarone Park<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/fdsfsdsdf.png\" alt=\"Sciarone Park - Adrano\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>It is the green lung of Randazzo and here you can take a nice walk in the middle of nature<\/strong> , in a special place among chestnut trees, oaks, birches and the remains of lava flows. There are also cooking points, tables and toilets, all very well cared for, an example that other municipalities in Sicily should follow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-10-consiglio-top-secret\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Top_Secret_Council\"><\/span>Top Secret Council<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/26073659045_3108311aa7_o-3-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Circumetnea\" class=\"wp-image-7298\" srcset=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/26073659045_3108311aa7_o-3-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/26073659045_3108311aa7_o-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/26073659045_3108311aa7_o-3-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/26073659045_3108311aa7_o-3.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Circumetnea<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>In Randazzo you can take the Circumetnea, a small train that passes through enchanting landscapes, right inside the Etna park<\/strong> . From here you can get to Adrano, this journey of about 1 hour is certainly the most beautiful and panoramic of all the routes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can buy tickets directly there at the ticket office and the price for this route should be around 6 Euros round trip. <strong>The train timetables can be found directly on the circumetnea website, in the timetables section:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.circumetnea.it\/linee_orari.php\">https:\/\/www.circumetnea.it\/linee_orari.php<\/a> . Remember, there are no trains on Sundays and holidays and always take into consideration the possibility of any delays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-11-dove-mangiare-a-randazzo\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_eat_in_Randazzo\"><\/span>Where to eat in Randazzo<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/fdsfdsfdsfdsdfsdfds.png\" alt=\"Agor\u00e0 Restaurant, Randazzo\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/fsafsafsafsa.png\" alt=\"Randazzo\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/fdsfdsfdsfds.png\" alt=\"Randazzo\" style=\"width:880px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Agor\u00e0 restaurant \/ trattoria is located in a medieval alley of the town, a very characteristic place where you can try many delicious typical dishes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-mappa-interattiva-di-randazzo-punti-d-interesse-in-viola\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Interactive_map_of_Randazzo_%E2%80%93_Points_of_interest_in_purple\"><\/span>Interactive map of Randazzo &#8211; Points of interest in purple<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To locate yourself once in the area, click on the enlarge symbol at the top right of the map.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/u\/0\/embed?mid=1UAE7KQIk7w6oD3iY6wSqsbUCt6RnTFwA\" width=\"999\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-bronte\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bronte\"><\/span>Bronte<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"758\" src=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1280px-Verde_pistacchio-1024x758.jpg\" alt=\"Bronte pistachio\" class=\"wp-image-7310\" srcset=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1280px-Verde_pistacchio-1024x758.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1280px-Verde_pistacchio-300x222.jpg 300w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1280px-Verde_pistacchio-768x568.jpg 768w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1280px-Verde_pistacchio.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Verde_pistacchio.jpg\">Pietro &amp; Silvia from Italy<\/a> ,<a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/2.0\"> CC BY-SA 2.0<\/a> , via Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Before seeing what to visit in Adrano remember that Bronte is located between Randazzo and Adrano. The town doesn&#8217;t have much to offer from an architectural point of view, <strong>but the most famous pistachio in Italy, the Bronte pistachio, is produced here<\/strong> . You can buy it in this small shop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/u\/0\/embed?mid=1qrdVuxovPl47AGy20l9vXR7d1YskLTnL\" width=\"999\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-adrano\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Adrano\"><\/span>Adrano<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Adrano is famous for the production of PGI blood oranges, pistachio and prickly pears from Etna<\/strong> . <strong>In the historic center there is the Norman castle of the eleventh century which houses the archaeological museum of Etna, with finds from prehistoric times to the time of the Normans<\/strong> . From here you will have a beautiful view of the town and Mount Etna. Opening hours of the castle (may vary) from Monday to Saturday 9.00 &#8211; 19.00; Sunday and holidays 9.00 &#8211; 13.30. Ticket cost 4.00 Euros. Near the castle stands the Mother Church, also of Norman origin, and the imposing monastery of S. Lucia, rebuilt after the earthquake of 1693, with lava stone decorations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"769\" src=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1280px-Adrano_normannisches_Kastell-1024x769.jpg\" alt=\"Norman castle, Adrano\" class=\"wp-image-7327\" srcset=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1280px-Adrano_normannisches_Kastell-1024x769.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1280px-Adrano_normannisches_Kastell-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1280px-Adrano_normannisches_Kastell-768x577.jpg 768w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1280px-Adrano_normannisches_Kastell.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Norman castle &#8211;<a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Adrano_normannisches_Kastell.jpg\"> Clemensfranz<\/a> ,<a href=\"http:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/3.0\/\"> CC BY-SA 3.0<\/a> , via Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/bvnmvbmvbmbv-1024x777.png\" alt=\"Adrano seen from the castle\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">View from the castle<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Adrano_Castello-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Mother Church, Adrano\" class=\"wp-image-7332\" srcset=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Adrano_Castello-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Adrano_Castello-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Adrano_Castello-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Adrano_Castello.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Mother church &#8211;<a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Adrano_Castello.jpg\"> Ingo Kuebler<\/a> ,<a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/3.0\"> CC BY 3.0<\/a> , via Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"769\" src=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1280px-Adrano_Via_Garibaldi-1024x769.jpg\" alt=\"Via Garibaldi, Adrano\" class=\"wp-image-7329\" srcset=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1280px-Adrano_Via_Garibaldi-1024x769.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1280px-Adrano_Via_Garibaldi-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1280px-Adrano_Via_Garibaldi-768x577.jpg 768w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1280px-Adrano_Via_Garibaldi.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Garibaldi Street &#8211;<a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Adrano_Via_Garibaldi.jpg\"> Clemensfranz<\/a> ,<a href=\"http:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/3.0\/\"> CC BY-SA 3.0<\/a> , via Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/768px-Adrano_-_Chiesa_di_Santa_Chiara.jpg\" alt=\"Church of Santa Chiara, Adrano\" class=\"wp-image-7330\" style=\"width:880px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/768px-Adrano_-_Chiesa_di_Santa_Chiara.jpg 768w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/768px-Adrano_-_Chiesa_di_Santa_Chiara-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Church of Santa Chiara &#8211;<a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Adrano_-_Chiesa_di_Santa_Chiara.jpg\"> Federico.barred<\/a> ,<a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/3.0\"> CC BY-SA 3.0<\/a> , via Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"920\" src=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Adrano_Monastero_S.Lucia_da_Via_Roma_-_panoramio-1024x920.jpg\" alt=\"Monastery of Santa Lucia, Adrano\" class=\"wp-image-7331\" srcset=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Adrano_Monastero_S.Lucia_da_Via_Roma_-_panoramio-1024x920.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Adrano_Monastero_S.Lucia_da_Via_Roma_-_panoramio-300x269.jpg 300w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Adrano_Monastero_S.Lucia_da_Via_Roma_-_panoramio-768x690.jpg 768w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Adrano_Monastero_S.Lucia_da_Via_Roma_-_panoramio.jpg 1140w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Monastery of Santa Lucia &#8211;<a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Adrano_Monastero_S.Lucia_da_Via_Roma_-_panoramio.jpg\"> giomodica<\/a> ,<a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/3.0\"> CC BY 3.0<\/a> , via Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>In addition to the historic center you must absolutely visit the Ponte dei Saraceni<\/strong> , a beautiful Saracen bridge built over the Simeto river and <strong>not far away, the ruins of the ancient Mendolito village (VI BC). The latter was a Sicilian residential center, one of the first peoples to inhabit Sicily<\/strong> and was built using blocks of lava stone. This is the largest Sicilian settlement ever and the greatest attraction is certainly the South Gate, consisting of a narrow corridor between 2 nougats. Over time this place has been lost and between the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries this area was divided up and terraces were built for agriculture, also of lava stone and still visible today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A circa 15 minuti in auto dal paese <strong>si trova inoltre un luogo molto particolare, <a href=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/en\/province-of-enna\/carcaci-the-abandoned-village-inhabited-only-by-peacocks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">un borgo antico abbandonato abitato solo da pavoni<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1280px-Ponte_dei_saraceni-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Bridge of the Saracens, Adrano\" class=\"wp-image-7326\" srcset=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1280px-Ponte_dei_saraceni-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1280px-Ponte_dei_saraceni-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1280px-Ponte_dei_saraceni-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1280px-Ponte_dei_saraceni.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Bridge of the Saracens &#8211;<a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Ponte_dei_saraceni.jpg\"> archenzo<\/a> ,<a href=\"http:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/3.0\/\"> CC BY-SA 3.0<\/a> , via Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"686\" src=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1280px-Porta_di_Mendolito_-_Torre_Est-1024x686.jpg\" alt=\"Mendolito Gate\" class=\"wp-image-7315\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.4928057553956835;width:880px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1280px-Porta_di_Mendolito_-_Torre_Est-1024x686.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1280px-Porta_di_Mendolito_-_Torre_Est-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1280px-Porta_di_Mendolito_-_Torre_Est-768x514.jpg 768w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1280px-Porta_di_Mendolito_-_Torre_Est.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Mendolito Gate, East Tower &#8211;<a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Porta_di_Mendolito_-_Torre_Est.JPG\"> Archaeo<\/a> ,<a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/3.0\"> CC BY-SA 3.0<\/a> , via Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"686\" src=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1280px-Porta_di_Mendolito5-1024x686.jpg\" alt=\"Mendolito, door corridor\" class=\"wp-image-7321\" srcset=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1280px-Porta_di_Mendolito5-1024x686.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1280px-Porta_di_Mendolito5-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1280px-Porta_di_Mendolito5-768x514.jpg 768w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1280px-Porta_di_Mendolito5.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Corridor after the door &#8211;<a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Porta_di_Mendolito5.JPG\"> Archaeo<\/a> ,<a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/3.0\"> CC BY-SA 3.0<\/a> , via Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-mappa-interattiva-di-adrano-punti-d-interesse-in-viola\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Interactive_map_of_Adrano_%E2%80%93_Points_of_interest_in_purple\"><\/span>Interactive map of Adrano &#8211; Points of interest in purple<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/u\/0\/embed?mid=1e9PA93jaAx15kQE7RU-OyFUh7uxFbcax\" width=\"999\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-mendolito-come-arrivare-e-sentiero\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mendolito_how_to_get_there_and_path\"><\/span><strong>Mendolito how to get there and path<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/embed?mid=15CcexFXFPGv_dCV7Wvz3kbBPgH0&#038;hl=it\" width=\"999\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-giro-panoramico\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Panoramic_Tour\"><\/span>Panoramic Tour<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/nature-1740870_1920-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Etna, nature\" class=\"wp-image-7309\" srcset=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/nature-1740870_1920-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/nature-1740870_1920-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/nature-1740870_1920-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/nature-1740870_1920-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/nature-1740870_1920.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>To finish <strong>the tour you can take a nice scenic drive inside the Etna park, taking from Adrano via\/contrada solicchiata until you get to Nicolosi <\/strong>(To get to Nicolosi there is also a freeway, the SS284, if you want to take the scenic <strong>drive <\/strong> don&#8217;t take it). <strong>The route takes about an hour and you will be immersed in nature among brooms, vineyards, olive groves, chestnut trees, remnants of lava flows<\/strong>, with the summit of Mount Etna volcano in clear view.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/u\/0\/embed?mid=10h81302Be2R4lakfOJboId3rMh5m6jwV\" width=\"999\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Most_popular_activities_for_tourists_in_Sicily\"><\/span>Most popular activities for tourists in Sicily<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div data-gyg-widget=\"auto\" data-gyg-partner-id=\"2MY8JNV\" data-gyg-cmp=\"Etna\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cosa-vedere-nei-dintorni-dell-etna\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_see_around_Etna\"><\/span>What to see around Etna<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Etna is located in the province of Catania. Here you can find the places to visit in<a href=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/en\/province-of-catania\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"> Catania and surroundings<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"47\" src=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31711\" srcset=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image.png 1024w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-300x14.png 300w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-768x35.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-prenotazione-volo-hotel-e-auto\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Plan_your_vacation_in_minutes\"><\/span>Plan your vacation in minutes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.it\/etna-l1901\/etna-escursione-in-funivia-in-jeep-e-a-piedi-sulla-sommita-t279292\/?partner_id=2MY8JNV&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=Etna\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\ud83d\udcf8<strong> Book a guided tour<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>\ud83d\udecf\ufe0f <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/dealspage.html?aid=8076273\">Find accommodation on offer<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>\ud83d\udeeb <a href=\"http:\/\/www.skyscanner.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Compare flight prices<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>\ud83d\ude97 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/it\/italy-sicily?a_aid=Dario&amp;chan=Bottom\">Rent a car at the airport<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"47\" src=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31715\" srcset=\"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-1.png 1024w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-1-300x14.png 300w, https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-1-768x35.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":30179,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[111],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-12360","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-province-of-catania"],"aioseo_notices":[],"modified_by":"Dario Lo Turco","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12360","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=12360"}],"version-history":[{"count":22,"href":"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12360\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":51974,"href":"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12360\/revisions\/51974"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/30179"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=12360"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=12360"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/topsecretsicily.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=12360"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}