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Italy
More about Aci Trezza and the Cyclops sea stacks, and their roles in legend and tradition.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Italy
By way of Aci Castello, another town dedicated to the mythological Acis, we finally reach Catania, the second largest city in Sicily.
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Italy
You won't want to miss the authentic and lively fish market in Catania, nor Brucoli, a fishing village nearby, with its grottoes and castle.
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Italy
Augusta is a port city on the eastern coast of Sicily. There are two ancient fortresses and a tower built to defend it in the sixteenth century, and later on, it became a base for dirigibles and seaplanes during World War II.
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Italy
Augusta is famous for the castle where Frederick II had his court in the thirteenth century. Every year in September, there is a medieval festival recreating the court, with authentic food, costumes and dancing.
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Italy
Visit beautiful Syracuse and the island of Ortygia, the ancient part of the city, with its unique panoramas and rich history of Greek theater.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Italy
This fascinating segment is about rivers, aqueducts, caves, and perhaps the dwellings of the earliest prehistoric man.
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Italy
The final segment of this overview of Sicily, is an underwater journey near the coast, where the water is a deep blue, and where there are many interesting species of marine animals.
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Italy
The 2016 opening ceremony of Salerno's Luci d'Artista, which in the captions is literally translated as Artists' Lights, but which is billed by the city as Salerno Christmas Lights. The ceremony mostly takes place in the Villa Comunale, Salerno's public garden.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Italy
The Region of the Marches, on the Adriatic coast of Italy, is lesser known than other regions, but there is lots to see here, with its long coastline and jewel-like cities.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Italy
Join Marika and Daniela in Rome. They're at the Forum talking of its fascinating history.
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Italy
Daniela and Marika take us to the Colosseum in Rome and tell us about when it was built, who had it built, how it got its name, what it was made of, etc. And, don't miss the next video where they go inside!
Difficulty: Intermediate
Italy
In Roman times, what exactly went on in the Colosseum? And why is the central part called "arena?" Marika and Daniela take you on a fascinating journey back to the times of the gladiators.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Italy
Marika and Daniela tell us about the horrors that went on inside the Colosseum in Roman times, but also about the special, more peace-loving role the Colosseum has today. Discover, among other things, where the the gesture of thumbs down comes from!
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Italy
Are you curious to hear about Carnival celebrations in Italy? Marika describes for us some of the traditions and curiosities.
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