Sicily has been a crossroads throughout history. You will see tons of ruins and monuments and historic sights from its past -- Greek, Carthaginian, Roman, Arab, Byzantine, Norman -- you name it! Unfortunately, I haven't been there myself, yet.
See if you can get a "Blue Guide" if they make them on Sicily...those are without a doubt the best guidebooks to historic sights. Even places that wouldn't merit mention in other guidebooks have extensive information in the Blue Guides.
Have a blast -- and let us know how it goes. My next trip to Italy has GOT to include Sicilia!!!
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"Life is not measured in the number of breaths we take, but by the places that take our breath away..."
I've only been to Palermo, and it's the largest, most populated city. It's a major port city, so it's kinda crowded and grimmy (sp?). I'm not sure that it would be so much fun bicycling there, but if you have a bike and are comfortable cycling in city streets, it can be done. Definitely visit the great Theaters, Churches and Museums.
For a more scenic ride, I'd recommend Mt. Aetna and Syracuse...
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