Aspen Events-ACES presents Sicily and Her Outer Islands

January 28, 2008

Italy, Sicily and Her Outer Islands: Where Greek, Latin, and Arabic Traditions Collide - Joyce Falcone

January 30, 7:30 PM $4, Free for members

During the evening’s Potbelly Perspective, we will explore the volatile region of Sicily. Located in the center of the Mediterranean, Sicily has been invaded and raided since Paleolithic time, 14,000 years ago. Phoenicians, Greeks, Romans, Vandals, Muslim, Swabian, Angevin, Spanish, French, Allied Forces have all crossed her shores. This colorful territory contains Europe’s largest active volcano, the best examples of Greek Doric temples, and developed her own unique style of Sicilian Baroque Architecture. Sicily has five sites on the UNESCO world Heritage list, with three other areas pending. We will also take a look at the Egadis, Aeolian and Pantelleria Islands during our presentation.
Presenter: Joyce Falcone, is founder and owner of The Italian Concierge, Inc. For over eleven years, Ms Falcone has been devoted to exploring all corners of Italy. She is a level two destination specialist designated by The Travel Institute. Ms Falcone has personally been involved in over eighty tours to Italy with past employers and clients including: Wilderness Travel, Country Walkers, REI, Smithsonian Study Tours, Smithsonian Journeys, The Cooking School of Aspen, Italian Connections, Earthbound Expeditions, and Cucina-Italiana.

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