Sicily

This new title in the acclaimed " Michelin Green Guide series " covers Sicily, the largest of the mediterranean islands. Its strategic location has attracted Greeks, Carthaginians, Romans, Byzantines, Saracens, Normans and Catalans to settle or rule. Each period has left its mark on the island's heritage and it has an exceptional legacy of fine building ranging from the great Greek theatres and temples to the splendid Norman monuments showing both Moorish and Byzantine influences. Descriptions of the island's hundreds of varied attractions classified according to the famous Michelin star-rating system : *** Worth a journey, ** Worth a detour and * Interesting. Three summary maps highlighting the principal sights, recommended touring programmes and selected places to stay. Informative essays in the introduction presenting background material on the island, its eventful history and architecture, its festivals and popular traditions, its distinctive culture. Helpful tips, restaurant recommendations and a practical information chapter packed with useful addresses and travel tips, information on leisure activities and sports, a calendar of events and up-to-date admission times and charges. More than 150 full-colour photographs and drawings. Over 26 detailed town plans and local maps.