A world on an island: "without Sicily, Italy leaves no image in the soul. Sicily is the key to everything". (Here is Sicily).(Sicily)

Marie Claire | December 1, 2002 | Copyright

In the heart of the Mediterranean lies a unique place where visitors have always felt at home. It is a place where all worlds converge. It is Sicily. "Without Sicily, Italy leaves no image in the soul. Sicily is the key to everything," wrote Johann Wolfgang Goethe in Italian Journey, 1786-1788.

A visit to Sicily can feel like a sod-searching mission. Once there, you bear witness to what has seduced and enchanted many centuries' worth of visitors: the warm sun, the crystal waters of the ocean, the rolling hills, the vibrant scenery, the rich scents, the luscious ...

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