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Culture of Aegadian Islands. Places to visit - old town, temples, theaters, museums and palaces

It is important for all Italian inhabitants to save face no matter what they are doing. In Italian, this principle is called bella figure. It is translated as «the beautiful figure». Italians love to attract attention and they sometimes behave theatrically. They believe that life is a theatre and all of the people are actors. Locals have several roles in life: a son, a father, a boss, a mother and etc. They are always trying to play each of the roles efficiently. Locals believe that they are public people and it is important to look decent.
Unusual weekend in Aegadian Islands: accommodation in extraordinary hotels
A true leader in the number of hotels is the busy island of Favignana, there you can find a place to accommodate for every taste. Not far from the central square of the capital there is the … Open
You will never meet an Italian on the Aegadian Islands who is dressed inappropriately. Nobody will ever go to work in jeans. You will never meet an official in trainers or a baker in a suit on Favignava. A sailor will never wear an expensive brand suit. A housewife will never go to a shop in home clothes. Locals wear clothes appropriate for the situation. Even a package for products should march the clothes.
They are very hot-tempered people. They raise a voice, speak fast, interrupt each other during a conversation and use a lot of hand movements. It may seem that they want to express all the emotions they have, during a conversation. Locals don’t want to insult anybody, you should just accept this behaviour. Italians have a peculiar attitude to their private space. Italians are glad to find new friends, but they will hardly make the first step. So, if you want to become acquainted with an Italian, be ready to tell about yourself. Despite the fact, that Italians are quite rarely the first to become acquainted with people, they are a very sociable nation. However, it is easy to get acquainted with an Italian. If you give a good account of yourself, you can discuss all kinds of topics with a driver or a salesman. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
Guide to Aegadian Islands sightseeing - things to see and to visit
Egadi archipelago consists of three major islands - Levanzo, Favignana and Marettimo - as well as several beautiful uninhabited islands, which are also available to visit. Egadi Islands are … Open
Italians easily get along with foreigners. They talk not only about politics, sport and weather but discuss everything. Sometimes these relationships become friendships. There is a joke that locals prefer to be friends with foreigners because they live far away and you don’t have to help them with a job or domestic affairs. Family is very important for Italian people. Uncles, cousins and distant relatives are close people here.
Levanzo It is not surprising that locals live with parents up to thirty. The thing is that it is customed in Italy to indulge children even if they are adults. So, children love their parents and they are not eager to start adult life. Furthermore, divorce is a complicated and long process. It can last up to 7 years. The court can also oblige a man to support his ex-wife even if they don’t have children.
Family holidays with kids in Aegadian Islands. How to entertain your child, things to show to children.
The Aegadian Archipelago includes 3 large islands- Levanzo, Favignana, Marettimo and several small uninhabited lands. You won’t find large amusement parks or entertainment centres for … Open
The family is usually ruled by a grandmother, but not a grandfather. Women are often leaders of their family but men don’t want to accept this fact. Men like to pay a compliment to women, regardless of their age, education and built. If you want to increase your self-esteem, the islands are the perfect place for you. It may seem that Italian men have learned to flirt with women. Italians know how to get the most of life and they widely celebrate Christmas, Easter, the Carnival and New Year. Secular holidays such as the Independence Day are also celebrated here. You should better not to walk through the streets of local settlements on New Year's Eve. A piece of furniture can fall on your head because an Italian have finally decided to get rid of it.
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Aegadian Islands and surroundings

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Iconic cultural sights of Italy

Milan is the second largest city in Italy. It has a huge number of museums and historical monuments. The symbol of the city is the Milan Cathedral in the style of flaming Gothic, amazing in its beauty. It was constructed in the 14th century. The Ambrosian library contains Leonardo da Vinci's unique manuscripts, and Villa Reale became the home of Napoleon Bonaparte and his wife Josephine. Genoa is another ancient city of Italy, a former independent republic for many centuries. The symbol of Genoa is Piazza Ferrari, the main square in the center. On the Via Garibaldi Street are the palaces of the aristocratic nobility of the city. Another popular area among tourists is Bokkadance, a region on the seashore where sailors live. … Open
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Map of all churches
Cathedrals and basilicas near Aegadian Islands
♥   Basilica S. Pietro, Trapani, 28.2 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Basilica Maria SS. Annunziata, Trapani, 30.7 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Basilica Cattedrale di SS. Salvatore, Mazara del Vallo, 48.4 km from the center. On the map   Photo

Excursions over cultural sights of neighbours of Aegadian Islands

Favignana Island
There are several old churches on the island. Some of these cult buildings stand in its place for 3-4 centuries. If you haven't tired of tuna and its presence on the island, be sure to visit nearby Tonara island. It was something like a transhipment base for local ... Open »
Trapani
Simply no traveler in Trapani can fail to visit Vittorio Emmanuele Square that is also the beginning of one of the most famous streets of the city - Corso Vittorio Emmanuele. This part of Trapani is rich in architectural landmarks with Palazzo della Gidecca being one ... Open »
Palermo
Another remarkable landmark of Palermo is the Porta Nuova. The gate serves as a symbolic entrance to the historical center of the city. The gate was built in the second part of the 17th century. The construction presents a complex architectural composition of ingenious ... Open »
Ustica Island
Carthaginians have inhabited the island. Greeks called the island Osteodes, which means «Crypt». This name was given to the place in the 4th century BC because thousands of the rebellious inhabitants of Carthage were left to die here. Unfortunately, there are no ... Open »
Agrigento
Besides the legendary antique attractions, pay your attention to landmarks of the medieval period. Cattedrale di San Gerlando remains the main religious symbol of Agrigento. This gorgeous cathedral dates back to the 11th century. The church suffered much damage in the ... Open »
Sicily
The most striking monument of the Middle Ages is the Dome Cathedral, which attracts travelers with a unique harmonious atmosphere and beautiful architecture. Cathedral has preserved perfectly to this day. The main decorations of the interior are beautiful vaulted ... Open »
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