Etna Volcan

Mount Etna is Europe's greatest natural wonder

Towering above Catania, Sicily's second largest city, has one of the world's longest documented records of historical volcanism, dating back to 1500 BC. It is a living, sacred mountain of legend and myth, covered with snow for four months of the year. It is the largest active volcano in Europe (3350 meters) dominating the landscape of NE of Sicily.