Culture

It’s the main square in Catania; via Etnea, Via Vittorio Emanuele and Via Garibaldi, the three main roads of the old town, cross in this place. It is surrounded by many monuments and in its centre is placed the famous “Elephant’s fontain”, built by Gianbattista Vaccarini. … read more

The seaside village of Aci Castello is just a few kilometers from Catania, it’s famous for its basalt rock where on top stands the turreted and crenellated castle which gives its name to the city. Inside, there is the civic museum. … read more

Palazzo degli Elefanti, originally was called the Senatorial Palace, it is located on the northern side of Piazza Duomo and it’s the headquarters of the Municipality of Catania. It was built by Vaccarini to replace the medieval Loggia, which was destroyed by the earthquake in 1693. … read more

Every year Catania dedicate to its patron Saint Agatha a grand feast, it’s a mixture of faith and folklore, which involves directly several thousand faithful, who are engaged in towing the “fercolo”, and regulary it attracts tourists, onlookers and devotees. … read more

The church of “San Gaetano alle grotte” is located in Piazza Carlo Alberto, near the church best known as “del Carmelo”, where it is organized the traditional “a’ fera o luni”. The church stands on the ruins of a religious building dating back to 261 AD. … read more

The Gate of Beauty in Librino district is a monumental sculpture in terracotta, the largest terracotta work in the world. Sign of welcoming and hospitality, the project belongs to Antonio Presti and includes the artworks of several Italians sculptors sharing the subject “The Great Mother”. … read more

Fablab is a multitasking group interested in technology, art, sustainability and alternative business models. For this reason, it is also a coworking space open to all: designers, engineers, architects, companies and young graduates. … read more

The commune of San Giovanni La Punta lies at an altitude of 350 m.s.l. in a hilly zone on the slopes of Etna. The name San Giovanni was given to the town in honour of its patron saint. ‘La Punta’ was later added. Today the town is an important centre for commerce. … read more

A building that certainly does not go unnoticed and that joins the Bellini villa, enlivened by stones of different colors, including the lava stone and the white stone of Ispica. … read more

Buio Wine cocktail bar & food is an LGBTQIA+ friendly venue located in the heart of Catania, between University Square and the Alessi Stairways. … read more

On the facade of the Rita Atria School on Gramignani Street, Emanuele Poki’s “Megattera” comes to life, a powerful symbol of respect for our planet and hope for a better future. … read more

The village of Capomulini is located at about five kilometers from Acireale. This seafaring village, which borders the northern side of Catania Gulf, until the Middle Ages was the “old” Acireale. Not to be missed the natural harbor. … read more

Along via Dusmet, not far from the “Pescheria”, it’s located the Palazzo Biscari, which takes its name from the Biscari principles who lived there. The palace has several rooms in rococo style, full of frescoes and decorations. Today its museum hosts MF “Museum&Fashion”. … read more

The Elephant’s fountain or even “Liotru’s fountain” was built by Gianbattista Vaccarini in 1757. In the basement there are some carved cherubs and two bas-reliefs representing the city’s two rivers, the Simeto and the Amenano. For people of Catania it is ‘u Liotru’. … read more

It’s located at the beginning of via Crociferi, the Saint Benedict’s Church is an example of late baroque architecture in Catania. It was rebuilt immediately after the earthquake in 1693 with the S. Benedict’s arch, that was erected in 1704. … read more

The Indirizzo’s thermae are still in good condition, there is one of the Roman buildings still visible in the city. The presence of the thermal building demonstrates how the city was developed in the late Roman era. Inside of it, it is possible to see the original frame. … read more

MacS is situated inside the little Abbey of the Monastery of Saint Benedict, a UNESCO and World Heritage site, found in Via Crociferi, Catania. … read more

Behind Via Etnea, there is a small, vital and rich oasis of creativity. In via San Michele, there are the more whimsical crafts meeting the public. You will find painters, artists, ateliers of graphic arts and photography where you can taste refined dishes and excellent wines. … read more

Now the site of a commercial activity, the cinema was designed by the architect Paolo Lanzerotti after the commission by Baron Filippo Pancari. The cinema was opened to the public … read more

Cultural and social promotion association committed to urban regeneration and promoting processes of inclusion. An area where you can have a drink, socialize and feel safe at the same time. … read more