Few foreign visitors cut into the inland trails of central Sicily to discover the treasures they hold. Sicily's coastline, with its Greek ruins, ancient cities, and fabulous beaches, is just too alluring, especially on a hot summer day. But even a short visit will give you a taste of the mountainous interior of this fascinating island, a land that is more representative of traditional Sicily than its port towns and villages.
In this short jaunt, we penetrate the wilds of central Sicily to discover one of the grandest Roman villas ever unearthed. Celebrated for its stunning mosaics, Villa Romana del Casale, outside the town of Piazza Armerina, is definitely worth the trek inland. It's one of the highlights of antiquity and may be Sicily's greatest single man-made attraction.
For another look at inland Sicily, visit the two cities of Ragusa Superiore and Ragusa Ibla. After Noto, Ragusa Ibla is one of the most stellar examples of the Sicilian baroque.
