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August 23, 2006 By: Betty Ramsey, LEOASC/BETT R Passport Destination: Sicily Packing Round 1. The island of Sicily is separated from the Italian mainland by the Strait of MESSINA . 2. This lovely old city is the capital of Sicily. PALERMO 3 Sicily is home to this highest active volcano in Europe. MOUNT ETNA 4. Most of Sicily's residents consider themselves members of the ROMAN CATHOLIC Church. 5. Sicily has long been associated with the criminal organization known as the MAFIA . 6. This city at the foot of Mt. Etna is largely constructed from lava. CATANIA Picture: multi story building Departure Round 1. This mixture is called the queen of Sicilian desserts. CASSATA 2. He was re-elected president of Sicily in 2006. SALVATORE CUFFARO 3. The closing scene of "The Godfather III" was filmed at Palermo's impressive MASSIMO Theater. 4. The island`s three main promontories are Cape Teloro, Cape Boeo and Cape CORRENTI . 5. "Targa Florio" is a famous AUTO race that was popular from 1907 until 1973. Picture: castle on a hillside On Tour 1. This coastal city was the heart of Sicily under Greek rule from 736 to 264 B.C. SYRACUSE 2. CALTAGIRONE , in central Sicily, is famous for the production of high quality ceramics. 3. The main attraction of the island of Vulcano is MUD BATHS . 4. The Mediterranean coast town of Marsala is famous for its SWEET DESSERT WINE . 5. This man arrested in 1993, was the Mafia`s "Capo di tutti capi" (boss of bosses). TOTO RIINA 6. The Palatina Chapel in Palermo is noted for its superb MOSAICS . 7. The only Aeolian island with a permanently active volcano is STROMBOLI . Picture: amphitheater 8. The harbor city of Massena is home to the world's largest ASTRONOMICAL CLOCK . 9. The resort town of Cefalu sits at the base of a steep crag known simply as The ROCK . 10. Monreale is best-known by its grand CATHEDRAL built by William II. 11. The "Mafia Tour" is a popular tourist attraction in this town. CORLEONE 12. The UNESCO World Heritage Site is near Piazza Armerina in central Sicily. VILLA ROMANA DEL CASALE Bonus Question One The center of Palermo is called "Quattro Canti," which means "Four CORNERS ." Bonus Question Two Where on the map of the map of Sicily is Palermo found? Area 2 Picture: while colonial building with dome Slide Show 1. The landmark Elephant Fountain is a symbol of this city on the Ionian coast. CATANIA 2. Caccamo`s imposing castle, situated on a rocky spur, was built by the NORMANS . 3. The Greek theater in Taormina is the site of an annual International ARTS Festival. 4. This well preserved Doric temple is a landmark at the archeological site of SEGESTA . Clues for next destination: British past Sik Sik Yuen Wong Temple Pearl Kowloon |