The history of Sicily dates back before the Greeks and Romans due primarily to its location in the Mediterranean sea.
Interest to Catholics is that Saint Paul preached there.
Some of the early Church Martyrs were from Sicily - Saint Agatha.
We have listed below some of the more popular sites and the sites of Catholic interest.
Of course with the historical nature of Sicily one cannot travel to a Catholic shrine with also seeing and visiting the Greek and Roman ruins, so we have included them in the pilgrimage information.
Sicily Travel - Palermo
Ruins of Segeste - Beautiful ancient ruins of Greek temples located in a magnificent area of Palermo.
City Tour of Palermo - Visit all the beautiful sites of this port town which has embraced all the cultures of Europe. Visit the Town Square, the Cathedral and the Capuchin Catacombs.
Monte Pellegrino - Shrine of St. Rosalia patron Saint of Sicily
Visit her tomb and learn about this powerful Saint.
Go up the mountain to her hermitage and Shrine.
Cathedral of Monreale- See majestic Mosaics which bring us back to the Early Church. See the massive icon of Jesus in this breathtaking church.
Sicily Travel -Agrigento
Land of Greek temples. Visit the Valley of the Temples and the ruins of many Greek temples, the most impressive of which is theTemple of Concord.
Sicily Travel - Siracusa
St. John’s Catacombs - where St. Paul preached.
Roman Amphitheatre - where Christians were martyred.
Dionysius Ear - Cave where prisoners were kept by Emperor Dionysius.