7 Reasons Why Sicily Should Be Your Next Italian Holiday
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7A Tapestry of History and Culture
Sicily’s history is a blend of ancient civilizations that have left an indelible mark on the island.
From Greek temples at Agrigento’s Valley of the Temples to the Roman amphitheater in Taormina, and the intricate mosaics of Villa Romana del Casale in Piazza Armerina, Sicily is an open-air museum preserving millennia of history. The island’s culture is a vibrant mix of influences from the Greeks, Romans, Arabs, Normans, and Spanish, reflected in its art, architecture, and gastronomy.
Oftentimes, a lake is pink from the presence of algae that produce organic pigments that give off a pink hue. Other lakes, like the famous Lake Retba in Senegal, get their beautiful hues from a very high concentration of salt. Pink lakes can be found across all corners of the globe. Below, we look at some of the world's most noteworthy examples.