What are some ancient facts about Sicily?

Sicily has a long history that dates back to ancient times. It is believed that the earliest inhabitants of the island were the Sicani people around 8,000 B.C.E. Around 750 B.C.E, the Greeks began to form settlements on Sicily and the culture of the native peoples of the island gradually shifted.



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Interesting Facts About Sicily
  • Sicily is located just 1.5 miles off the coast of the most southern tip of Italy. ...
  • The island stretches over 9,900 square miles, and it's about one-third wider than it is from top to bottom. ...
  • The three seas that surround Sicily are the Tyrrhenian, Ionian, and Mediterranean Seas.


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Did you know the island of Sicily isn't just surrounded by one sea, but three? These three different seas are the Tyrrhenian Sea, the Mediterranean Sea and the Ionian Sea. This fact has made Sicily a popular destination of interest for many civilisations over the centuries, in both Europe and Northern Africa.

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The island is famous for its cathedrals, vineyards, island beaches, and amazing architecture. The Palermo Opera House and UNESCO Baroque churches in Noto and Modica are world-renowned Sicilian architectural landmarks, along with the Greek Temples of the Valley of Temples located in Agrigento.

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Category:Italian surnames from Sicilian
  • Impastato.
  • Ciraulo.
  • Caiola.
  • Viscuso.
  • Comiso.
  • Buscemi.
  • Vadalà
  • Falanga.


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