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

In 1537 and in 1669 two lava flows, born as a result of the eruptions of Etna, hit the ancient sanctuary full of sacred works. For years, people dug without any success until 1704, when it was found the stature of Madonna delle Grazie. From then, near to it there is a small church. … read more

The Basilica of Saint Sebastian was built around 1609 to accommodate in a largest place of worship the community of faithful. The facade with white Siracusa stone columns, pilasters and carved cornices, is in Baroque style. Worth a visit to the Basilica Museum. … read more

Next to the Cathedral, overlooking Via Vittorio Emanuele there is the St. Aghata’s Abbey. The Abbey was completed in 1735 and some critics think that this building is the architect Vaccarini’s masterpiece. A jewel realized in Sicilian baroque style. … read more

In Piazza Duomo, the cultural and monumental center of Acireale, there is the Cathedral dedicated to Maria Santissima Annunziata, but commonly linked to the cult of Santa Venera, patron of the city, whose relics are kept inside. … read more

Catania Living Lab is in the center of Catania, a few steps from the roman amphitheatre in Piazza Stesicoro. Using modern technologies, it shows to its visitors the characteristic and particularity of Catania urban landscape that nowadays are no more visible. … read more

The town of Ramacca is sited inland at 266 meters above the sea level, on the first heights that rise to the west of the plain of Catania. Although inhabited since Greek times, the town of Ramacca only developed between 1710 and 1712. … read more

It was built between the sixth and ninth century AD, the Chapel is located in the homonymous Bonajuto’s palace. It’s dates in Byzantine era, the building has escaped to the terrible earthquake in 1693, and therefore it has a lot of medieval and fifteenth testimonials. … read more

Built in 1760 by testamentary will of the jurisconsult Mario Cutelli, count of Villa Rosata and lord of the Alminusa who established that in case of extinction of the male … read more

Arcigay aims to protect the rights of LGBTQIA+ people. A new home where people can feel safe, study, socialize and participate in discussions related to LGBTQIA+ issues. … read more

The Palazzo Valle is perhaps the most beautiful baroque buildings designed by the famous architect Gianbattista Vaccarini. From 2004, Fondazione Puglisi Cosentino is in the inner courtyard, at the second and third floor of the baroque palace, hosting permanent and temporary exhibitions. … read more

Aci S. Antonio boasts the Museum of the Sicilian symbol par excellence. In a building used as stable and warehouse, you can see ancient and recent carts from all over Sicily. All carts, carefully restored, stand out for the vivid colors and the painted figures. … read more

BOCS is a new space outside of traditional exhibition circuits. It is the first “artist run space” in Catania to be officially established. A “raw” and versatile container where artistic productions interact all-round. A space run only by artists. … read more

Along the via di Sangiuliano there is the Sangiorgi theatre, it is considered the representation of the Catania “Belle Epoque”. After a long and elaborate restoration work, the theatre has an elegant auditorium with 477 seats and a large stage that allows the staging of various events. … read more

Vizzini lies near the source of the Dirillo and Acate rivers on the Castello, Maddalena and Calvario hills which form part of the Iblei Mountains. It is one of the oldest towns in Sicily; the first information about it dates back to the late Bronze Age. … read more

The Emilio Greco Museum, dedicated to the artist of Catania, is located in Piazza San Francesco d’Assisi, it is housed on the first floor of the Gravina Cruyllas’ palace that it was built in the early XVIII century, after the disastrous earthquake of 1693. … read more

Positioned beyond the Walls of Charles V near the Port of Catania and for a portion inside the Villa Pacini, in popular jargon, the Arches of the Marina (in Sicilian … read more

The ‘Umbrellini Street’ is one of the liveliest and most Instagrammable corners of Catania. … read more

A few kilometers from Catania, there is the “noble” city of Acireale. It was an important economic, political and cultural centre from the Greek era to the late Middle Ages. According to legend, its name derives from the myth of Acis and Galatea. … read more