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Legends about Etna

Etna has always fascinated people – as the source of great ruin and great fertility. There are therefore many legends and myths surrounding this volcano,

Eruption of Etna October 2002 / January 2003

In this article, we tell you about the 2002 eruption, an extraordinary event in which two eruptive systems are active at the same time, one

The 2001 eruption of Etna

Two eruptions in one: the 2001 eruption of Etna Today we tell you about the first eccentric outbreak that has been scientifically documented. In an

The 1928 eruption

Destruction and reconstruction of Mascali the last one that destroyed a town; the only recent lava flow that stopped a few hundred meters from the

The Central Crater of Mount Etna

The Central Crater, probably formed during the great eruption of 1669 on the ruins of another pre-existing cone, consists of a 500 m diameter mouth

A day on Etna

Fascinating impressions on the highest active volcano in Europe Between sea and snow – 1800 metres above sea level, far away from city traffic and

Les saveurs de la Sicile orientale

La cuisine variée de la Sicile est le résultat de nombreuses traditions culinaires issues de civilisations très différentes. Le mélange fait la différence Ce qui

Typical food in Eastern Sicily

Sicilian cuisine is the result of a mixture of different influences from the many cultures that inhabited the island over time. It’s all in the

Lava tubes of Etna II

Or: Why the Catanese invented ice cream. If you follow our blog closely, you already know how lava tunnels are created during a volcanic eruption.

The New Southeast Crater

The world’s second most active volcano shows us its vehemence: in 2004, a new summit crater is formed which is already history by 2021. We

Etna’s Summit Craters – North-East Crater

From 1 to 4 craters in only 100 years Mount Etna is the largest active volcano in Europe, with a volcanic surface of 1250 square

Lava tubes of Etna I

Or: What Ulysses did on Mount Etna When visiting Etna you should not only take a hike to the countless craters and lava flows, but