Sicily is the largest island in Italy and the Mediterranean, with Palermo as its capital and over 5 million inhabitants. The document highlights significant monuments such as the Palazzio dei Normanni, Fontana Pretoria, Castello de la Zisa, and Teatro Massimo, detailing their historical significance and architectural features. It also notes the island's rich cultural heritage and its transformation throughout history.

1. SicilyElena Prat2º ESO AInstituto Español “V. Cañada Blanch”Londres 2010-2011

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3. Sicilyisanislesituated in theSouth of Italy. Sicily´scapital is Palermo, whichis in theNorth of theisle. Itisthebiggestisland of Italy and thebiggestislandontheMediterranean sea. Malta waspart of Sicilyuntil 1798.Sicilyhas more than 5 millionpeople living in it.

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5. TURISM IN SICILYSicily has important monuments. Now I am going to show you some of them…Palazzio dei NormanniFontana PretoriaCastello de la ZisaTeatro Massimo

6. PALAZZIO DEI NORMANNIThe Arabs built it in 9th century in Palermo. When the Arabs left Sicily, Normans transformed the building into a luxurious place, which made it more beautiful. Now the Palazzio dei Normanni is the Regional Sicilian Assembly.

7. PALAZZO DEI NORMANNI

8. FONTANA PRETORIAThe Fontana Pretoria was built in the 16th century in the middle of Piazza Pratoria. A Florentine sculptor designed it. It wasn’t meant to be there originally, but then the designer thought of Sicily and decided to put it there, so he, with the help of more people, had to dismantle and transport it to Sicily. The fencing around the fountain was built in 1858.

9. FONTANA PRETORIA

10. CASTELLODE LA ZISAThis castle was built by the Arabs and was finished in 1175. In Europe, this is one of the best buildings built in Arabic style. In the past it was the house of King William lld´Altavilla. Later it was transformed into a fortress and then into a residence for aristocratic families. Now it is the Museum of the Islam.

11. CASTELLO DE LA ZISA

12. TEATRO MASSIMOThe Teatro Massimo is one of the largest opera theatres in Europe, and is one of the most important on Sicily. The theatre was started in 1868 by Gian Battista, and his son finished it in 1891. That is the reason for the theatre to have different styles.

13. TEATRO MASSIMO

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