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On the east coast of Sicily lies the splendid city of Catania, the second largest on the island of Sicily. It has had an unfortunate history of violent earthquakes over the centuries that have forced its inhabitants to rebuild from scratch many times!

It has also been plagued by volcanic eruptions from the tallest volcanic in Europe that stands over it called Mount Etna! The worst one occurred in 1669 when the city was practically buried under a sea of molten lava and ash. Catania has been buried a record seventeen times under the outpouring of Mount Etna’s eruptions since the beginning of recorded history!

Catania has been uniquely rebuilt using hardened lava as the building material. This had lead to the nickname ’The Grey City’ because of all the new buildings that have been built from the extrusive igneous rock. Many would wonder why anyone would choose to live here, but if you come to visit, you’ll soon find out!

Visit the stunning capital of Sicily called Palermo! This beautiful coastal metropolis is over 3000 years old and is a major advocate of history, culture, architecture and gastronomy! It’s located in the northwest of Sicily in the gulf of Palermo, facing the Tyrrhenian Sea.

The urban area within and surrounding Palermo is the 5th most populated in Italy. Tourists have a great choice of holiday rentals in Palermo to choose from where they can relax after busy days of exploring this exciting place!

Palermo is a very catholic city. One of the biggest events is the feast day of the city’s Patron saint called St. Rosalia every year on July 15th. Witness the colourful processions and festivities that take place at this exciting time of year. Sounds of jolly music fill the air, smells rise up from delicious street food and the sights to be seen of people laughing and chatting together is truly a heartwarming experience!

The beautiful city of Naples is the third largest in Italy and capital of the Campania region. Around four million people live in the city’s metropolitan area which lies in the south of Italy on the coast. It’s believed to have first been settled by Bronze Age Greeks over 4,000 years ago and is one of the oldest continuously inhabited places in the world.

Naples has come a long way from being one of the most bombed cities during World War Two to the bustling urban centre it is today. Tourists wishing to stay here have a beautiful selection of holiday rentals in Naples to choose from, both within the city centre and spread out along the coastal outskirts.

Naples has the largest historical centre in Europe which is protected under the award of being a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It has a rich collection of historical museums and places of interest to explore, including the fascinating National Museum of Archaeology.

Come to the invigorating city of Milan, capital of its region, Lombardy and kingdom of wealth, fashion and splendour! It has an urban area population of over five million people which makes it the largest in Italy. Milan saw a major boost in their economy after the Second World War when it began building and expanding their banking, fashion and design industries. It is now the richest city in Italy and the strong beating heart of its economy.

Tourists can choose from some stylish apartment rentals in Milan where they can relax after a day of shopping and visiting tourist attractions! They'll love the modern sleek atmosphere of Milan that has something to offer everyone. Those who adore shopping will think they’ve arrived in paradise when they walk through it.

Spend a few days in the stunning city of Caserta, one of the bigger cities in the region of Campania in the south of Italy. This is the perfect place to spend a few days during your Italian holiday to southern Italy as it is home to some breath taking tourist attractions.

Why not stay in a stunning luxury villa in Campania, not far from Caserta where you can relax and enjoy the views after a busy day of sightseeing? Caserta city is built at the foot of the Apennines and is situated forty kilometres north of Naples.

It’s close to famous archaeological sites like Pompeii and Herculaneum that dwell under the dormant volcano called Mount Vesuvius.