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Visiting Taormina or Catania, you will be amazed by the fascinating scenery of the impressive volcano Mount Etna rising above the cities. 

It is the tallest active volcano in Europe, currently standing 3,329 m (10,922 ft) high, though this varies with summit eruptions. It is the highest mountain in Italy south of the Alps.
 
 

Mount Etna: The impressive volcano of Sicily

 

Mount Etna is one of the most active volcanoes in the world and is in an almost constant state of activity. The fertile volcanic soils support extensive agriculture, with vineyards and orchards spread across the lower slopes of the mountain and the broad Plain of Catania to the south. Due to its history of recent activity and nearby population, Mount Etna has been designated a Decade Volcano by the United Nations.
 
Eruptions of the volcano, smaller or larger, can be witnessed from time to time. The images of the volcano spitting out lava and fire are impressive and an unforgettable memory, yet the eruptions don't pose an immediate danger to the surrounding area. So one can simply enjoy the unforgettable images of an active volcano, without any worries.All activity - or missing activity is monitored around the clock. 
 
All kind of outdoor activities are possible on the slopes of the volcano - even skiing in the winter.
Many agencies in Taormina and the surrounding area offer organised trips to and around the mountain.Here you can find more information.
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Mount Etna

95019 Zafferana Etnea
Italy
"Mount Etna: The impressive volcano of Sicily"

Visiting Taormina or Catania, you will be amazed by the fascinating scenery of the impressive volcano Mount Etna rising above the cities. 

It is the tallest active volcano in Europe, currently standing 3,329 m (10,922 ft) high, though this varies with summit eruptions. It is the highest mountain in Italy south of the Alps.
 
 

Mount Etna: The impressive volcano of Sicily

 

Mount Etna is one of the most active volcanoes in the world and is in an almost constant state of activity. The fertile volcanic soils support extensive agriculture, with vineyards and orchards spread across the lower slopes of the mountain and the broad Plain of Catania to the south. Due to its history of recent activity and nearby population, Mount Etna has been designated a Decade Volcano by the United Nations.
 
Eruptions of the volcano, smaller or larger, can be witnessed from time to time. The images of the volcano spitting out lava and fire are impressive and an unforgettable memory, yet the eruptions don't pose an immediate danger to the surrounding area. So one can simply enjoy the unforgettable images of an active volcano, without any worries.All activity - or missing activity is monitored around the clock. 
 
All kind of outdoor activities are possible on the slopes of the volcano - even skiing in the winter.
Many agencies in Taormina and the surrounding area offer organised trips to and around the mountain.Here you can find more information.
95019 Zafferana Etnea, Sicily it
Latitude: 37 deg 45 min 36 sec N Longitude: 14 deg 59 min 24 dec W
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