Piazza Duomo
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
Piazza Università
It’s located not far from Piazza Duomo, along the via Etnea, Piazza Università takes its name from the Siculorum Gymnasium also known as Palazzo Università. The characteristic of this square are the four bronze lamps positioned at its four corners depicting characters of folk tales from Catania. … read more
Palazzo della Cultura
After the terrible earthquake in 1693, the remains of the former San Placido’s Monastery and the oldest Platamone’s palace were integrated each other to realize the Palazzo della Cultura. The palace still presents some elements in late medieval style. … read more
Bellini Museum
In the eighteenth-century Cruyllas Gravina’s palace, it’s the birthplace of the composer Vincenzo Bellini, it was declared national monument in 1923. A historical path to investigate the most intimate Bellini’s life aspects, through the objects and relics that belonged to the famous composer, … read more
Saint Nicholas’ Church
One of the largest in Sicily, St. Nicholas’ Church has a long and troubled history. The original building dates from the late sixteenth century, but before the lava flow in 1669 and then the earthquake in1693 destroyed it completely. … read more
Via Sangiuliano
Via Sangiuliano is one of the most typical and long street of Catania’s centre. It starts from the sea, it arrives to the “Quattro canti” (the cross between via Etnea and via A. Di Sangiuliano) and from here, it continues, steep and with a flooring in lava stone with some wide cracks between a plate and another. … read more
Nicolosi
Nicolosi (7,092 inhabitants) is situated on the southern slopes of Etna on one of the main access routes to the volcano. It covers an area that falls within the Etna Nature Park, rising from the town at 700 m.s.l. to the central crater and the peak of Etna. Not to be missed: local products and craftsmen works. … read more
Bronte
Bronte is universally known as the town of the pistachio. The city of Bronte is one of the most extensive in the province of Catania. As a result of all the historical events that have taken place here, Bronte has a rich cultural heritage of monuments, works of art and, above all, churches. … read more
Church of Annunziata al Carmine
The presence of Carmelites in Catania dates back to the first half of the 18th century, when they arrive in Sicily from the Carmelo Mount of Palestine. Here they founded … read more
Piazzale Sanzio
For her restyling of the two ticket offices of the AMT in Piazzale Sanzio, Alice Valenti borrows some decorative elements always present inside the carts of Eastern Sicily, bringing them … read more
Piazza Stesicoro
Piazza Stesicoro takes its name from the Greek poet Stesichorus. It is crossed and divided in two parts by the main street, via Etnea. The two sides of the square have different architectural styles: on East stands the monument dedicated to Vincenzo Bellini, on the other side the roman amphitheatre. … read more
Via Crociferi
Via Crociferi is one of the oldest Catania streets in the heart of the city, it starts in Piazza San Francesco D’Assisi through the famous St. Benedict triumphal arch. It is considered the symbol of Baroque in Catania, because there are some of the most beautiful eighteenth-century churches of the city. … read more
Roman Amphitheatre
The “underground” monument is well preserved and visible, overlooking Piazza Stesicoro, below the road surface. The monument is almost completely covered by modern buildings and is the second in size only to the Colosseum. … read more
Saint Francesco and Immaculate’s Church
The eighteenth-century church of St. Francesco d’Assisi is also known as St. Francesco l’Immacolata. The church hosts great holy art works and it is the “caretaker” of six “candelore”, which goes along the streets during St. Agatha celebrations. … read more
Porta Garibaldi (Garibaldi’s gateway)
At the end of Via Garibaldi there’s a triumphal arch, it was erected in 1768, mistakenly called “Gateway of Garibaldi” or “King Ferdinand’s one” (because it was built to celebrate the wedding between Prince Ferdinand IV and Maria Carolina of Austria) but it’s better known to people of Catania as “porta ‘o Furtinu”. … read more
Historical Site Monastero San Benedetto
The Monastery of Saint Benedict, situated in via Crociferi – considered part of the human heritage of UNESCO – is one of the artistic symbols of Catania. It is commonly identifiable … read more
Herborarium Museum
Polyvalent space in which to promote the art, culture, science. Seat of the Presidium of the Book of Catania. Seat of the first Science Café in southern Italy, recognized by … read more
Largo XVII Agosto
During an open air show lasting 5 days, 5 internationally renowned street artists – Microbo, Bo130, 2501, San, Guè – carried out site specific works on the facades of the houses of Largo XVII Agosto, making a real “ReWallution”. … read more
San Giovanni Li Cuti
San Giovanni Li Cuti is the small Catania’ seaside district where is the most typical beach in the city. It’s an integral part of the town, the features that makes it a unique place are the black volcanic sand and rocks. The ‘urban’ beach choosen in summer by people of Catania. … read more