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Yet <strong>the charm of Etna is irresistible<\/strong> and unique, not only for the sublime and frightful spectacle of its lava puffs, but also <strong>for the unmistakable landscape that grows on its slopes<\/strong>, for the delicacy and high quality of the fruits of its land, and for the enchanting countries that stand placidly clinging to its slopes. Heading towards the Etna hinterland means immersing yourself in the undulating peaks of the Nebrodi, resting your hearing and the view from the chaos of the city and listening only to the sounds of nature, relaxing your eyes with the colors of the earth, the sky, the trees and the fields cultivated. And there, the giant.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>600,000 years ago a giant woke up: many years have passed since the first activities of the highest volcano in Europe, today one of the best known and recognized symbols of Sicily and Catania in particular. 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