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

Le Ciminiere were the chimneys to disperse the fumes from Sulphur factories placed in East area near to Catania Central station. Around the remains of the nineteenth-century industrial complex, it was built a multi-purpose center for trade fairs, exhibitions and congresses. … read more

Zafferana Etnea (9,286 inhabitants) is located 600 meters above sea level, on the eastern slopes of the volcano. The actual history of the town originated with the founding of the Priory of St. James, a Benedictine monastery in the Middle Ages. … read more

Modern Gallery of Arts and Motors, it is the only Art and Motors gallery-museum throughout Italy and it is born from the passion for automobiles and visual arts. A union that, through the exhibition, will projects you into a new and exciting dimension. … read more

St. Blaise Church it’s located in piazza Stesicoro, it overlooks on the Roman amphitheatre’s ruins. Even this construction, whose original structure dates back to 1098, was rebuilt in the eighteenth century after the earthquake of 1693. … read more

Thanks to the water wealth enjoyed by the city in Roman times, in that period were built many thermaes of which are still visible remains of the Achilliane thermae, Indirizzo … read more

Linguaglossa is a summer and winter resort of international renown. The town lies on the north-east slope of Etna at a height of 550 m.s.l.. It is one of the communes lying within the Etna Nature Park and the area under its control extends up to the summit of the volcano, including the enormous Ragabo pine forest. … read more

Caltagirone is one of the most important tourist destinations in Sicily thanks to its artistic and ceramic heritage and the beauty of its views and monuments. The centuries-old art of pottery-making has made it famous all over the world. … read more

A place overlooking the sea and one of the many symbols of Catania that aims at urban regeneration: Monumenti dei Caduti of Catania is a stone’s throw from the village of San Giovanni Li Cuti. … read more

A symbol of extreme importance that unites past, present and future in an unbreakable thread. First stop on the Catania Rainbow, a highly symbolic place linked to the memory of the forty-five “Iarrusi.” … read more

Uzeda gate connects the two parts of the old Clerks’ seminary, it was built in 1695 by the Duke of Camastra and was dedicated to the Viceroy Paceco Uzeda. It’s considered a symbol of the city and it is built in typical Catania baroque style: lava stone and white marble. … read more

The original Palazzo dell’Università’s plant is dated back to 1434. It was built by Alfonso the Magnanimous, founder of “Siculorum Gymnasium”. It was destroyed by the earthquakes in 1693 and in 1818; and restored many times over the centuries. … read more

Project of the Sicilian designer Marella Ferrera, inaugurated in 2008. A new concept of museum that tells a story of emotions, with links about experiences and particular signs. Elegant place where she decided to set up the exhibition “Beyond the dress … Thought”. … read more

The St. Placido’s Church is placed near the Cathedral. The original structure of this building, that is dated back to 1409 and was built on the ruins of an ancient pagan temple, was completely destroyed by the earthquake in 1693. … read more

The Charles V entrance is the only one of the seven that made up the ancient city’s walls, still exists. The construction of the walls began in 1541 by the viceroy Vega with the aim of improving the defensive capability of the city against pirates who frequently attacked the coast of Catania. … read more

Randazzo at 754 m.s.l. on the northern slope of Etna, lies between the Rivers Alcantara and Simeto. Of medieval origin, it is situated in an area where a succession of civilizations followed on from one another, all leaving traces in the form of documents or artwork Archaeological finds. … read more

Camporotondo is situated in a hilly area at an altitude of 450 m.s.l. Its position, on the eastern Ionian slopes at the foot of Mount Etna, makes it a very fertile area.The characteristic feature of the old town centre is its circular layout. … read more

A new “AMT ART PROJECT” project, thanks to which spaces can be filled, through initiatives to create new places of art and urban aggregation. … read more

The Cinema’s long history is linked to its recreational activities, now considered unconventional. For this activity it has long been the perfect place to meet new partners. … read more

It’s located on the second floor of the nineteenth-century palace in Via Sant’Anna, the apartment, where now is based the regional museum, before was the famous writer Giovanni Verga’s home. Inside, are preserved the intact furnishings and objects that belonged to the writer. … read more