Once upon a time, the Centenary Hills …
The mountains called “Centenary” have for a long time witnessed a terrible and spectacular eruption of Mt. Etna. It took place on August 20th, 1852, and lasted almost one year (ended in May 1853).…
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Enjoying Piedimonte Etneo at the time of harvest
There is a small town "on the way" that leads to some of the most beautiful places on Mount Etna. This village bears an important name, Piedimonte Etneo, which indicates its being at the…
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Exploring the Museum of Lava in Viagrande
Today it is called the Museum of Etna and is naturally dedicated to the volcano that dominates the territory to which it belongs. But also to other volcanoes. For many people, though, the museum…
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Torchlight procession in August on Mt Etna
The torchlight processions in the mountains are now a common sight. It is easier to see them in winter, when the snow contrasts with the glow of the fire. It was the Alpine people…
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A recipe of dessert with Mt Etna’s berries
An experience to do, when you come to visit Mount Etna, is that of collecting berries. You can do it anywhere, at any time during the late summer period (August-September). Even while you are…
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Celebrating August 15th on Mt Etna
On August 15th in Italy it’s Ferragosto Day. Ferragosto is a holiday invented by Cesar August, who granted rest and entertainment to his fellow citizens during the period in which he moved to his…
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Mount Etna for people who love luxury
A volcano seems to be the most "popular" destination in the world, after the beach. Difficult mountain, rugged landscapes, it seems “planned” for tough ones, for people accustomed to fatigue ... This is a…
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Mt Etna’s summer festivals
If you find yourself in these summer days at the foot of the great volcano Mount Etna, surely you have already booked your place at the beach or your excursion at high altitude. The…
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About Etna bloggers …
Mount Etna is such a special mountain that it is impossible not to tell about it. And today everything is told on social media, on video channels, on mobile phones. But if you have…
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Underground Catania … a walk through ancient lavas
Tourists come to Sicily to admire many things, including two unmissable ones: the sea and Mount Etna. They would very much like to be able to experience the volcano while it is in full…
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