Catania
Catania is the second largest municipality in Sicily, after Palermo.
Catania have the main airport in Sicily, fifth in Italy. It is located on Sicily's east coast, at the base of the active volcano, Mount Etna, and it faces the Ionian Sea.
We recommend you stay in the city for at list 2 nights.
Main sights recommended are:
- Piazza Duomo, is the central square and the lively heart of Catania. In the center of the Piazza see the elephant of Catania(U Liotru), the symbol of Catania. Visit Catania Cathedral dedicated to Sant’Agata the patron saint of Catania.
- The Fish Market is the famous fish market of Catania that is one of the biggest in Italy.
- Via Crociferi, is a monumental road route built in the 18th century. The street, surrounded by churches , monasteries and a few civil houses, is an example of unity of Baroque architecture.
- Villa Bellini, is the largest and oldest park in the centre of Catania. One of its best attraction is a Clock made by flowers and plants that gardeners maintain every day.
- Teatro Massimo Bellini, is an opera house located on Piazza Vincenzo Bellini in Catania.
- Shopping in Catania. See the list of authentic goods, best outlets, malls and boutiques.
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