Super Sicily
Jan Migenda
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In 2017, my university in Germany did a study tour to Sicily ... I will give you lots of history and photos from this intercultural place!
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Mountains of Enna
After passing Megara Hyblaea, we went up the mountains to see Enna, also known as Belvedere because of the nice view around. In 139 BC, a slave war erupted here, but the leader Eunus was defeated by Roman troops ... The city lying on a hill, we could see very far over...
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Enna 2
Here you can see one happy dude celebrating the view ... ... namely these wavey mountains with the linear pattern ... ... the city on the green hill with its historical buildings .. ... and the bright sunlight over it all.
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Enna Castle
Sometimes when you come to a peak, you realize it was just another step in your further progression (Seneca). The first visitor's platform looks small from above now ... We actually climbed the Norman castle! The platform in the background, behind it you can see the...
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Climbing the Etna: First Steps
The Etna is, with about 3,300 metres above sea level, the highest active volcano of Europe. UNESCO accepted it into its list as World Natural Heritage! According to mythology, the god Hephaistos/Vulcanus has his forge under the volcano; also the philosopher Empedocles...
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Etna 2
Meanwhile, we had come to a point where thick fog was everywhere ... we looked like survivors in an apocalyptic film. More and more of our people emerged from the grey fog, and we marched onward. Every now and then, we made a break on grassy patches, the last plants...
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Etna Station
As we went on, the ascent became very steep below the lift ... for every step you went, the ash made you slide backwards a bit. We definitely did not skip leg day here ;) The rock formations had very sharp edges, and sometimes, you could see vapour rising from holes...
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Etna Sign - YOU SHALL NOT PASS (?)
Near the end of the trail, we reached as sign saying "Access forbidden" because the paths would not be regular anymore and the peak would be too close ... however, we took a photo behind the sign just 'cause. Thug life - no risk, no fun. :P Here you can see a troll...
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Etna Peak
After 90 minutes of hard work, we finally arrived at the highest point we could reach - close to the peak! The summit itself was hidden in clouds, but it was amazing to think that we were so close! From time to time, the clouds went away so we could see some snow on...
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Catania City
On our last day in Catania, we saw these painted silos near the port. These bronze statues near the sea were missing a part, so I decided to hop in ... did I do it well? You decide! This is the town hall of Catania, opposite the main building of the university, at...
