The museum was nice to visit after visiting the ruins at the Valley of Temples nearby. Lots of…read morearcheological artifacts on display. They were all so interesting but we only had an hour to enjoy the museum because we were due elsewhere for dinner. The highlight for me was the big Telemon on display. We had gotten the combo ticket of €20 for the Valley of Temple and this museum. The price of the museum by itself is €9. There's a small gift shop at the entrance with a nice lady who also checked our tickets.

The price for admittance to the Museum down the hill and the Valley of the Temple sight package was…read more31.00 euros for 2 guests. The cool thing is this ticket allows you to go back for 3 consecutive days so you can go revisit. I recommend going to the museum first then walking the valley of the temples site. The museum is in Argigento which took us about 2 hours driving from Augusta. Some of the drive is on small, winding mountain roads so be prepared. Google maps works better than Apple especially for construction detours. Things to know: *Parking lot for the museum is a bit hidden and is an unpaved, dirt lot. You grab a ticket on the way in and then pay at a kiosk to leave. Bring 1 and 2 coin euros with you. The museum's lot is a 5 minute walk to the museum. *You pay for admittance into the museum at the very first building which is a gift shop near a little cafe with refreshments you can purchase, the gift shop also has a gelateria. We bought the combined admittance for both the museum and Valley of the Temples site. They take cash or cards. If you want to purchase anything from the shop, it's a separate transaction so you pay for those items separately. *Do not use the restrooms at the gift shop ! I warn you. They are deadly. You take the ticket to the museum and present it there, but make sure you keep them so you can gain admittance to the actual site. *The museum itself is small, maybe a 45 minute stroll to view the artifacts unless you get stuck behind a tour group. *Tip: there are better restrooms inside the museum. They are on the lower level, the same one with the huge telemons. *We then exited the car park and went up the hill to another car park which you will have to pay separately for. There are lots of "local" folks walking around trying to entice you to take their "taxi" for 3 euros. They just drive you to the top of the hill so that you can walk downhill throughout the Valley. If you do not have any mobility problems and don't mind walking, we just walked. There is also a section with some vendor selling their wares. *The entry to the Valley walk has a metal detector and police that checks inside your bag. Be prepared to show your ticket. *The walk itself was easy to navigate and do at your own pace. There are tours also and security placed throughout so it felt safe. We chose to start from the bottom and walked up the hill but we noticed many started at the top and walked down. I liked starting at the bottom as the walk back was easy downhill. *There are random stray dogs. They seemed gentle and although they approached people looking for handouts, they never harassed any that we saw. Funny thing is that at night, they all congregated back at the car park. *We saw at least 1 bathroom during the walk. It was basic and frequented by many many patrons so keep that in mind. *The Greek influences are very obvious and the ruins are beautiful and make for great photos. *We went around 5pm which was excellent. It wasn't as hot as earlier in the day and at night and you won't have to worry about sunscreen, the lights illuminate all the ruins and it makes for such a pleasant walk. *There are bushes and vegetation at the car park, so there were also mosquitos. We used mosquito spray and we also had bug bands for extra measure. At the actual ruins, we didn't see many mosquitos so they may just be at the car park we happened to park in. *Since we left at night around 8:45pm, the drive back to our place was in the dark on some very small winding mountain roads so just be prepared for that. I highly recommend visiting the Valley of the Temples if you are in Sicily and allow a good half day to take it all in. Take your time walking on the unpaved dirt path,wear comfortable shoes, take lots of photos and bring a bottle of water with you. The ruins and history behind them are worth the visit.

We have done many WW2 museums this year, this was the first one in Italy. It did not disappoint in…read morehighlighting a part of WW2 you hear little about in the U.K. a mix of live size displays, model battle scenes, films and wax figures the history of the invasion of Sicily is told. Very good, maybe a bit too much text in Italian.

Awesome. An excellent museum…read more Tons of explanatory material. A very interesting subject. We spent 1-1/2 hours here. You could easily spend more time. €6 for 2

Exhausting if you read everything. So much information here…read more Enjoyed it. - Crappy toilets

I came here in November so no problem with the heat. There are tons of artifacts which do help in…read morelearning about Sicily's very rich history. I could have learned so much more if there had been more information displayed in a language that I understand. I can understand some of the Italian but not so much. But resources are limited in Sicily and being a visitor, it is up to me to bridge the linguistic gap. I was in luck that a museum official was giving a tour to what must have been some special tourists and doing so in English. He was kind enough to let me listen in and even ask a couple of questions. That was the bright spot of my visit.

I first noticed the Castle while out for a guys night out at a restaurant nearby. Parking can be an…read moreissue depending on the time of day, but I was able to find a spot relatively easy. The moat outside the Castle could use some love, but the inside more than makes up for it. Warning, it can be a little warm inside depending on the time of day, but the artwork and historical pieces makes it worth it. A must do if in Catania.

So much to see here. Recommended. Ground floor - Roman. You…read morecan get very close to many items. First floor - "Jesus" paintings Top floor - eclectic collection of photographs Many dual-language explanations €9 for 2

Contemporary art is usually different. Unlike "modern" art, it's typically more current and can…read moresometimes be political. There wasn't that political stuff, which was nice. Paolo Madonia's art was definitely unique. He paints the pictures and then sets them on fire. I'm not kidding. The randomness of the fire scorches is art. I'm not sure what was going on with the upstairs level. I think the armoires are to be hung from the ceiling? Outside, the rock circle was interesting too. On a Sunday afternoon, I believe that I was the only person in the Museum. That was certainly nice. [Review 12845 overall, 160 of 2020.]

Our group went over to Reggio Calabria to see Bronze statues in the National museum. It was well…read moreworth the trip.

Wonderful Place, you MUST visit it!read more

For me, this place was magic! This is the backdrop of the television show, White Lotus season #2,…read moreand the crystal blue waters did not disappoint. This beach is very European, which is to say it's a rock beach, not a sand beach. You can rent chairs and umbrellas. Dependign on the time of year, the water might have jellyfish, so beware as you wade into the surf. The little island, Isola Bella is magical, make sure you tour it.

A MUST when visiting Taormina. I mean, this is the main reason to go - the beach…read more There are a few ways to get there... 1. Take the stairs allllll the way down. It can take 20-30 minutes depending on your fitness level (wear sneakers!) 2. Take the gondola down to the final stop, and understand that you still have to walk some stairs down. It's not ideal for the elderly or those with walking issues. 3. Pull up on your boat! You should have water shoes because this is a rocky beach. No sand. Take your umbrella and chairs. OR, rent some chairs + umbrellas from the various beach clubs along the shore. I think that's the best way to go, because they cleared out their shoreline and it's not at rocky. There are a few vendors on the walk down selling water shoes, hats, and clothes. My girlfriend bought a 10€ hat and it was money worth spent! There are also some pushy salespeople that will try to recruit you to go on a boat excursion, snorkeling, etc. Regardless, do spend at least one day at the beach if you're visiting Taormina. The water is amazing, the views, the photo opps...

Castle on the coast for you to tour. Spectacular views of the coastline…read more Located in Acicastello, which is a little town (near Catania) along the coast not far from where we live. This castle is perched up high on a cliff and for a small fee offers a chance for you to enter. Great photo ops! A steep staircase from the piazza will take you up to the top. Don't miss it!