Sicily is the region richest in artistic and cultural heritage recognized by the World Organization. There are 7 sites out of a total of 51 UNESCO sites present throughout Italy. So much that many say that the Greek ruins here surpass in beauty those found in Greece.
Two of the three active volcanoes in Italy are found in Sicily: Stromboli and Etna. Etna is the highest active volcano in Europe and about 25% of the Sicilian population lives on its slopes.