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Poggioreale, Sicily 1999, 2019
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It was destroyed by the Belice Valley earthquake in 1968, and eventually rebuilt in a safer place a few kilometers away, causing the entire population to be moved there.<br />
Economy is mostly based on agriculture and fruit cultivation. Sicilian countryside with ruins of 16th century old town Poggioreale in Italy. Sicily (Italian: Sicilia [siˈtʃiːlja]) is the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea; along with surrounding minor islands, it constitutes an autonomous region of Italy, the Regione Siciliana (Sicilian Region).](https://www.ruthburkeart.com/img-get2/I0000eRwr3UtCRgM/fit=188x188/fill=/g=G0000IhcfJjTUpcQ/I0000eRwr3UtCRgM.jpg)
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Sicily is located in the central Mediterranean. It extends from the tip of the Apennine peninsula from which it is separated only by the narrow Strait of Messina, towards the North African coast. Its most prominent landmark is Mount Etna, which is at 3,320 m (10,890 ft) the tallest active volcano in Europe and one of the most active in the world. The island has a typical Mediterranean climate. Sicilian countryside with ruins of 16th century old town Poggioreale in Italy. Sicily (Italian: Sicilia [siˈtʃiːlja]) is the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea; along with surrounding minor islands, it constitutes an autonomous region of Italy, the Regione Siciliana (Sicilian Region).](https://www.ruthburkeart.com/img-get2/I0000L1oDkh0m8pc/fit=188x188/fill=/g=G0000IhcfJjTUpcQ/I0000L1oDkh0m8pc.jpg)
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Sicily is located in the central Mediterranean. It extends from the tip of the Apennine peninsula from which it is separated only by the narrow Strait of Messina, towards the North African coast. Its most prominent landmark is Mount Etna, which is at 3,320 m (10,890 ft) the tallest active volcano in Europe and one of the most active in the world. The island has a typical Mediterranean climate. Sicilian countryside with ruins of 16th century old town Poggioreale in Italy. Sicily (Italian: Sicilia [siˈtʃiːlja]) is the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea; along with surrounding minor islands, it constitutes an autonomous region of Italy, the Regione Siciliana (Sicilian Region).](https://www.ruthburkeart.com/img-get2/I0000Bdu8FmahtS8/fit=188x188/fill=/g=G0000IhcfJjTUpcQ/I0000Bdu8FmahtS8.jpg)
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Sicily is located in the central Mediterranean. It extends from the tip of the Apennine peninsula from which it is separated only by the narrow Strait of Messina, towards the North African coast. Its most prominent landmark is Mount Etna, which is at 3,320 m (10,890 ft) the tallest active volcano in Europe and one of the most active in the world. The island has a typical Mediterranean climate. Sicilian countryside with ruins of 16th century old town Poggioreale in Italy. Sicily (Italian: Sicilia [siˈtʃiːlja]) is the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea; along with surrounding minor islands, it constitutes an autonomous region of Italy, the Regione Siciliana (Sicilian Region).](https://www.ruthburkeart.com/img-get2/I0000qkxgIPxpj1U/fit=188x188/fill=/g=G0000IhcfJjTUpcQ/I0000qkxgIPxpj1U.jpg)
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![Sicily (Italian: Sicilia [siˈtʃiːlja]) is the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea; along with surrounding minor islands, it constitutes an autonomous region of Italy, the Regione Siciliana (Sicilian Region).<br />
Sicily is located in the central Mediterranean. It extends from the tip of the Apennine peninsula from which it is separated only by the narrow Strait of Messina, towards the North African coast. Its most prominent landmark is Mount Etna, which is at 3,320 m (10,890 ft) the tallest active volcano in Europe and one of the most active in the world. The island has a typical Mediterranean climate. Sicilian countryside with ruins of 16th century old town Poggioreale in Italy. Sicily (Italian: Sicilia [siˈtʃiːlja]) is the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea; along with surrounding minor islands, it constitutes an autonomous region of Italy, the Regione Siciliana (Sicilian Region).](https://www.ruthburkeart.com/img-get2/I0000BPn4u6FMxHk/fit=188x188/fill=/g=G0000IhcfJjTUpcQ/I0000BPn4u6FMxHk.jpg)
![Ancient ruins of Poggioreale, Italy in Sicily from an earthquake in the 1960s from a hill overlooking the town on the countryside. Sicily (Italian: Sicilia [siˈtʃiːlja]) is the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea; along with surrounding minor islands, it constitutes an autonomous region of Italy, the Regione Siciliana (Sicilian Region).<br />
Sicily is located in the central Mediterranean. It extends from the tip of the Apennine peninsula from which it is separated only by the narrow Strait of Messina, towards the North African coast. Its most prominent landmark is Mount Etna, which is at 3,320 m (10,890 ft) the tallest active volcano in Europe and one of the most active in the world. The island has a typical Mediterranean climate. Sicilian countryside with ruins of 16th century old town Poggioreale in Italy. Sicily (Italian: Sicilia [siˈtʃiːlja]) is the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea; along with surrounding minor islands, it constitutes an autonomous region of Italy, the Regione Siciliana (Sicilian Region).](https://www.ruthburkeart.com/img-get2/I0000unXiMUGoMb0/fit=188x188/fill=/g=G0000IhcfJjTUpcQ/I0000unXiMUGoMb0.jpg)
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Sicily is located in the central Mediterranean. It extends from the tip of the Apennine peninsula from which it is separated only by the narrow Strait of Messina, towards the North African coast. Its most prominent landmark is Mount Etna, which is at 3,320 m (10,890 ft) the tallest active volcano in Europe and one of the most active in the world. The island has a typical Mediterranean climate. Sicilian countryside with ruins of 16th century old town Poggioreale in Italy. Sicily (Italian: Sicilia [siˈtʃiːlja]) is the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea; along with surrounding minor islands, it constitutes an autonomous region of Italy, the Regione Siciliana (Sicilian Region).](https://www.ruthburkeart.com/img-get2/I0000tCD8PTQ2ueY/fit=188x188/fill=/g=G0000IhcfJjTUpcQ/I0000tCD8PTQ2ueY.jpg)
![Sicily (Italian: Sicilia [siˈtʃiːlja]) is the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea; along with surrounding minor islands, it constitutes an autonomous region of Italy, the Regione Siciliana (Sicilian Region).<br />
Sicily is located in the central Mediterranean. It extends from the tip of the Apennine peninsula from which it is separated only by the narrow Strait of Messina, towards the North African coast. Its most prominent landmark is Mount Etna, which is at 3,320 m (10,890 ft) the tallest active volcano in Europe and one of the most active in the world. The island has a typical Mediterranean climate. Sicilian countryside with ruins of 16th century old town Poggioreale in Italy. Sicily (Italian: Sicilia [siˈtʃiːlja]) is the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea; along with surrounding minor islands, it constitutes an autonomous region of Italy, the Regione Siciliana (Sicilian Region).](https://www.ruthburkeart.com/img-get2/I0000H_mUJua92Fc/fit=188x188/fill=/g=G0000IhcfJjTUpcQ/I0000H_mUJua92Fc.jpg)
![Sicilian countryside with ruins of 16th century old town Poggioreale in Italy. Sicily (Italian: Sicilia [siˈtʃiːlja]) is the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea; along with surrounding minor islands, it constitutes an autonomous region of Italy, the Regione Siciliana (Sicilian Region).<br />
Sicily is located in the central Mediterranean. It extends from the tip of the Apennine peninsula from which it is separated only by the narrow Strait of Messina, towards the North African coast. Its most prominent landmark is Mount Etna, which is at 3,320 m (10,890 ft) the tallest active volcano in Europe and one of the most active in the world. The island has a typical Mediterranean climate. Sicilian countryside with ruins of 16th century old town Poggioreale in Italy. Sicily (Italian: Sicilia [siˈtʃiːlja]) is the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea; along with surrounding minor islands, it constitutes an autonomous region of Italy, the Regione Siciliana (Sicilian Region).](https://www.ruthburkeart.com/img-get2/I0000oAzGZZJUfNo/fit=188x188/fill=/g=G0000IhcfJjTUpcQ/I0000oAzGZZJUfNo.jpg)
![Sicilian countryside with ruins of 16th century old town Poggioreale in Italy. Sicily (Italian: Sicilia [siˈtʃiːlja]) is the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea; along with surrounding minor islands, it constitutes an autonomous region of Italy, the Regione Siciliana (Sicilian Region).<br />
Sicily is located in the central Mediterranean. It extends from the tip of the Apennine peninsula from which it is separated only by the narrow Strait of Messina, towards the North African coast. Its most prominent landmark is Mount Etna, which is at 3,320 m (10,890 ft) the tallest active volcano in Europe and one of the most active in the world. The island has a typical Mediterranean climate. Sicilian countryside with ruins of 16th century old town Poggioreale in Italy. Sicily (Italian: Sicilia [siˈtʃiːlja]) is the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea; along with surrounding minor islands, it constitutes an autonomous region of Italy, the Regione Siciliana (Sicilian Region).](https://www.ruthburkeart.com/img-get2/I0000ANRNX9ytyJE/fit=188x188/fill=/g=G0000IhcfJjTUpcQ/I0000ANRNX9ytyJE.jpg)
![Ruin of a place of worship with remains of sculpture in the ancient town of Poggioreale, Italy on the island of Sicily. Sicily (Italian: Sicilia [siˈtʃiːlja]) is the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea; along with surrounding minor islands, it constitutes an autonomous region of Italy, the Regione Siciliana (Sicilian Region).<br />
Sicily is located in the central Mediterranean. It extends from the tip of the Apennine peninsula from which it is separated only by the narrow Strait of Messina, towards the North African coast. Its most prominent landmark is Mount Etna, which is at 3,320 m (10,890 ft) the tallest active volcano in Europe and one of the most active in the world. The island has a typical Mediterranean climate. Sicilian countryside with ruins of 16th century old town Poggioreale in Italy. Sicily (Italian: Sicilia [siˈtʃiːlja]) is the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea; along with surrounding minor islands, it constitutes an autonomous region of Italy, the Regione Siciliana (Sicilian Region).](https://www.ruthburkeart.com/img-get2/I00003x9k824TiGQ/fit=188x188/fill=/g=G0000IhcfJjTUpcQ/I00003x9k824TiGQ.jpg)
![Sicilian countryside with ruins of 16th century old town Poggioreale in Italy. Sicily (Italian: Sicilia [siˈtʃiːlja]) is the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea; along with surrounding minor islands, it constitutes an autonomous region of Italy, the Regione Siciliana (Sicilian Region).<br />
Sicily is located in the central Mediterranean. It extends from the tip of the Apennine peninsula from which it is separated only by the narrow Strait of Messina, towards the North African coast. Its most prominent landmark is Mount Etna, which is at 3,320 m (10,890 ft) the tallest active volcano in Europe and one of the most active in the world. The island has a typical Mediterranean climate. Sicilian countryside with ruins of 16th century old town Poggioreale in Italy. Sicily (Italian: Sicilia [siˈtʃiːlja]) is the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea; along with surrounding minor islands, it constitutes an autonomous region of Italy, the Regione Siciliana (Sicilian Region).](https://www.ruthburkeart.com/img-get2/I0000KlVIbE5Ktxw/fit=188x188/fill=/g=G0000IhcfJjTUpcQ/I0000KlVIbE5Ktxw.jpg)
![Sicily (Italian: Sicilia [siˈtʃiːlja]) is the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea; along with surrounding minor islands, it constitutes an autonomous region of Italy, the Regione Siciliana (Sicilian Region).<br />
Sicily is located in the central Mediterranean. It extends from the tip of the Apennine peninsula from which it is separated only by the narrow Strait of Messina, towards the North African coast. Its most prominent landmark is Mount Etna, which is at 3,320 m (10,890 ft) the tallest active volcano in Europe and one of the most active in the world. The island has a typical Mediterranean climate. Sicilian countryside with ruins of 16th century old town Poggioreale in Italy. Sicily (Italian: Sicilia [siˈtʃiːlja]) is the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea; along with surrounding minor islands, it constitutes an autonomous region of Italy, the Regione Siciliana (Sicilian Region).](https://www.ruthburkeart.com/img-get2/I0000XNOfnHGu15k/fit=188x188/fill=/g=G0000IhcfJjTUpcQ/I0000XNOfnHGu15k.jpg)
![Sicily (Italian: Sicilia [siˈtʃiːlja]) is the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea; along with surrounding minor islands, it constitutes an autonomous region of Italy, the Regione Siciliana (Sicilian Region).<br />
Sicily is located in the central Mediterranean. It extends from the tip of the Apennine peninsula from which it is separated only by the narrow Strait of Messina, towards the North African coast. Its most prominent landmark is Mount Etna, which is at 3,320 m (10,890 ft) the tallest active volcano in Europe and one of the most active in the world. The island has a typical Mediterranean climate. Sicilian countryside with ruins of 16th century old town Poggioreale in Italy. Sicily (Italian: Sicilia [siˈtʃiːlja]) is the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea; along with surrounding minor islands, it constitutes an autonomous region of Italy, the Regione Siciliana (Sicilian Region).](https://www.ruthburkeart.com/img-get2/I0000JLcFfmZf9eQ/fit=188x188/fill=/g=G0000IhcfJjTUpcQ/I0000JLcFfmZf9eQ.jpg)
![Modern town of Poggioreale, Italy on the island of Sicily from a hillside overlook. Sicily (Italian: Sicilia [siˈtʃiːlja]) is the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea; along with surrounding minor islands, it constitutes an autonomous region of Italy, the Regione Siciliana (Sicilian Region).<br />
Sicily is located in the central Mediterranean. It extends from the tip of the Apennine peninsula from which it is separated only by the narrow Strait of Messina, towards the North African coast. Its most prominent landmark is Mount Etna, which is at 3,320 m (10,890 ft) the tallest active volcano in Europe and one of the most active in the world. The island has a typical Mediterranean climate. Sicilian countryside with ruins of 16th century old town Poggioreale in Italy. Sicily (Italian: Sicilia [siˈtʃiːlja]) is the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea; along with surrounding minor islands, it constitutes an autonomous region of Italy, the Regione Siciliana (Sicilian Region).](https://www.ruthburkeart.com/img-get2/I00005hcD1aqE5.c/fit=188x188/fill=/g=G0000IhcfJjTUpcQ/I00005hcD1aqE5.c.jpg)
![Sicily (Italian: Sicilia [siˈtʃiːlja]) is the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea; along with surrounding minor islands, it constitutes an autonomous region of Italy, the Regione Siciliana (Sicilian Region).<br />
Sicily is located in the central Mediterranean. It extends from the tip of the Apennine peninsula from which it is separated only by the narrow Strait of Messina, towards the North African coast. Its most prominent landmark is Mount Etna, which is at 3,320 m (10,890 ft) the tallest active volcano in Europe and one of the most active in the world. The island has a typical Mediterranean climate. Sicilian countryside with ruins of 16th century old town Poggioreale in Italy. Sicily (Italian: Sicilia [siˈtʃiːlja]) is the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea; along with surrounding minor islands, it constitutes an autonomous region of Italy, the Regione Siciliana (Sicilian Region).](https://www.ruthburkeart.com/img-get2/I0000Qr0VEg.JZ5E/fit=188x188/fill=/g=G0000IhcfJjTUpcQ/I0000Qr0VEg.JZ5E.jpg)
![Sicily (Italian: Sicilia [siˈtʃiːlja]) is the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea; along with surrounding minor islands, it constitutes an autonomous region of Italy, the Regione Siciliana (Sicilian Region).<br />
Sicily is located in the central Mediterranean. It extends from the tip of the Apennine peninsula from which it is separated only by the narrow Strait of Messina, towards the North African coast. Its most prominent landmark is Mount Etna, which is at 3,320 m (10,890 ft) the tallest active volcano in Europe and one of the most active in the world. The island has a typical Mediterranean climate. Sicilian countryside with ruins of 16th century old town Poggioreale in Italy. Sicily (Italian: Sicilia [siˈtʃiːlja]) is the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea; along with surrounding minor islands, it constitutes an autonomous region of Italy, the Regione Siciliana (Sicilian Region).](https://www.ruthburkeart.com/img-get2/I0000ATcbsDeFdD4/fit=188x188/fill=/g=G0000IhcfJjTUpcQ/I0000ATcbsDeFdD4.jpg)
![Sicily (Italian: Sicilia [siˈtʃiːlja]) is the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea; along with surrounding minor islands, it constitutes an autonomous region of Italy, the Regione Siciliana (Sicilian Region).<br />
Sicily is located in the central Mediterranean. It extends from the tip of the Apennine peninsula from which it is separated only by the narrow Strait of Messina, towards the North African coast. Its most prominent landmark is Mount Etna, which is at 3,320 m (10,890 ft) the tallest active volcano in Europe and one of the most active in the world. The island has a typical Mediterranean climate. Sicilian countryside with ruins of 16th century old town Poggioreale in Italy. Sicily (Italian: Sicilia [siˈtʃiːlja]) is the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea; along with surrounding minor islands, it constitutes an autonomous region of Italy, the Regione Siciliana (Sicilian Region).](https://www.ruthburkeart.com/img-get2/I0000EwwIzK0qpt8/fit=188x188/fill=/g=G0000IhcfJjTUpcQ/I0000EwwIzK0qpt8.jpg)
