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The Suite Under The Castle (Ref: 29575), Self catering apartment in Aci Castello - CATANIA, Italy 
The Suite Under the Castle is a lovely apartment on the sea located in the old fischerman town of Acicastello (near Catania) in east Sicily ideal for couples looking for a special and relaxing experience among sea, sun and history. The suite under the castle, a stage of emotions.   Surface area : 50 m2 / 538 sqft.  Sleeps 3.
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Discover Sicily - a Roman treasure trove   by Rod Ritchie

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Sicily's prime geographic location in the centre of the Mediterranean Basin has meant that, over time, settlers and conquerors from the medieval Normans, Aragonese Spanish, Moorish North Africans, ancient Greeks, Phoenicians, and Romans have come and, except for the latter, mostly, gone.

Today, Sicily's Roman ruins are rivaled only by those in Rome, and lovers of Roman archaeology will find a treasure trove of sites to explore.

To get an idea of the diversity of Sicily in ancient times and particularly the range of artifacts from the Greek and Roman colonizations of the island, visit the Museo Archeologico Regionale in Palermo. One of Italy's greatest archaeological museums, it is filled with rare finds that put the multiple foreign occupations in perspective. As well, you'll have a chance to compare priceless artifacts from the island's different civilizations, including those from the Phoenician, Punic, Greek, Roman and Saracen periods. Listed here are some of the best Roman ruins in Sicily:

Cape Boéo - Marsala

Roman ruins here include a villa with baths and colourful mosaics, and the Church of San Giovanni, built over a cave converted into a home in Roman times. The Baglio Anselmi Archeological Museum on Lungomare Boéo exhibits ship from the Punic era.

Mosaic Floor, Solunto, Carthaginian and Later Roman Site, East of Palermo, Sicily, Italy
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Catania 

Catania has two Roman amphitheatres, one reminiscent of Rome's Colosseum. The smaller one, off Via Vittorio Emanuele, built upon an earlier Greek theatre, accommodated 6,000 spectators, while a larger amphitheatre, near the commercial centre in Piazza Stesicoro, is completely Roman and was built in the second century AD.
 
Roman and Greek Theatre, Taormina, Sicily, Italy
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Solunto - Palermo

Seventeen kilometres east of Palermo, overlooking the coast, and on a site that was originally a Phoenician village that had been expanded by the Greeks in 396 BC, are the ruins of a town that was rebuilt by the conquering Romans 50 years later. The ruins mostly consist of floors, with some mosaics, the lower portions of walls, with some murals, and some columns. While there is a small archaeological museum here, most of the original artifacts are in the Palermo's Regional Archaeological Museum.

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The Greek amphitheatre here, built in the third century BC, was expanded later by the Romans, who enlarged the stage. 

The view of Mount Etna and the sea beyond the theatre is spectacular. During summer, the theatre stages dramatic performances. A much smaller Roman theatre, the odium, is near Santa Caterina church.

Tyndaris - Capo Tindari 
 
Tyndaris, founded by Dionysius the Elder in 396 BC, and later destroyed by pillaging conquerors, has been excavated to display the ruins of everything from a basilica to a Roman theatre. Overlooking the sea, the setting here is magnificent.

Villa Romana del Casale - Piazza Armerina

This Roman villa, a few kilometers outside town, and built between 330 and 360 AD, is one of the largest surviving classical-era Roman dwellings anywhere. The villa contains 40 rooms with western Europe's most magnificent mosaics depicting scenes from daily life, such as hunting, and one mosaic of ten young women dressed in strapless two-piece swim suits that could be in fashion today.

No archaeology lover's trip to Sicily would be complete without visiting the Valley of the Temples, the largest and best collection of ancient Greek ruins in the world. You'll also see necropoli, houses, streets and everything else you would expect to find in an ancient city. Be sure to check out the small amphitheatre, the several auditoria, and the first-rate archeological museum. You can't miss the Concord Temple with its with 13 tall, wind-eroded columns. Set outside the city of Agrigento, on the southern coast of Sicily, the temples look dramatic at night when floodlights accentuate their shape and form.

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About the Author  -  Rod Ritchie, a travel writer and editor, writes for many publishers including AA Publishing and Fodors. Cottages to Castles offer a range of high quality rental villas in Sicily. Visit Cottages to Castles at http://www.cottagestocastles.com for a selection of quality Sicily villas.

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Best Western Hotel Mediterraneo Catania
Situated in Catania, this business-friendly hotel is near Villa Majorana, Benedictine Monastery, and Greek Amphitheater. Additional attractions include Stadio Angelo Massimino. Recreational amenities include a fitness facility. This 3.0-star property offers small meeting rooms and audio-visual equipment. Wireless Internet access is available in public areas. Room service is available during limited hours. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily. Guest parking is available for a surcharge. Additional property amenities include a bar/lounge, multilingual staff, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. There are 63 guestrooms at Best Western Hotel Mediterraneo. Guestrooms 
Borgo Verde Hotel Catania
Immerse yourself into a relaxing sensation of wellness at the Borgo Verde Hotel, a place where silence speaks, nature sings and enchants.  Offering you a warm welcome, the Borgo Verde Hotel is located in Catania, a town situated between a deep blue sea and Mount Etna.  This property has 30 rooms in total, which are well-furnished with every comfort and individually decorated. Guests can enjoy beautiful views of the magnificent park from some of the rooms.  The two indoor breakfast rooms, with their bright and luminous colours, will assure you a tasty good morning.  During leisure, you can explore Catania, which is a town full of Greek and Roman ruins as well as of wonderful monuments in Baroque style.
Excelsior Grand Hotel Catania
Set in the heart of Catania, this hotel is close to Piazza Roma and Bellini Gardens. Additional attractions include Teatro Massimo Bellini. Dining options at Excelsior Grand Hotel include a restaurant and a bar/lounge. Room service is available during limited hours. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily. Recreational amenities include a fitness facility. This 4.0-star property has a business center and offers small meeting rooms, limo/town car service, and audio-visual equipment. Wireless Internet access (surcharge) is available in public areas. Additional property amenities include a coffee shop/café, multilingual staff, and laundry facilities. 
Hotel Etnea 316 Catania
Situated in Catania, this business-friendly hotel is near Bellini Gardens, Teatro Massimo Bellini, and Greek Amphitheater. Additional attractions include Benedictine Monastery. The property offers an airport shuttle (surcharge). Guest parking is available for a surcharge. Wireless Internet access is available in public areas. Hotel Etnea 316 features a bar/lounge, a coffee shop/café, and multilingual staff. Room service is available during limited hours. A complimentary breakfast is served daily. Business services and tour assistance are available. Additional property amenities include express check-in. There are 10 guestrooms at Hotel Etnea 316. Guestrooms have balconies. 
Poggio Ducale Catania
Located near a university, this business-friendly Catania hotel is close to Parco Gioeni. Additional attractions include Stadio Angelo Massimino. Dining options at Poggio Ducale include a restaurant and a bar/lounge. A complimentary breakfast is served daily. Wireless Internet access is available in public areas. The property offers an airport shuttle (surcharge). Guest parking is complimentary. Additional property amenities include express check-in. There are 25 guestrooms at Poggio Ducale. Balconies offer city views. Refrigerators and minibars are offered. 
Santa Tecla Palace Hotel Acireale near Catania
Located within view of the Timpa Natural Reserve, the Santa Tecla Palace Hotel is set at the foothills of a mountain and offers breathtaking views of the clear blue seas.  Santa Tecla Palace Hotel is located on the coastline facing the sea, and is just 30 minutes by car from the airport of Catania and 10 minutes from road from Acireale's Railway Station.  The property offers 187 beautifully furnished rooms where sophistication and comfort reigns supreme leaving you hypnotised. Each room has its own balcony facing the Ionian Sea. Besides there are 12 suites especially made for guests with their own terrace as well overlooking the bay.  Santa Tecla Palace Hotel Acireale has 3 wonderful restaurants all offering water views and serving delightful Italian and other international cuisines from all parts of the world. The Candle Light dinner is an experience of a lifetime. 
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