Emilio Greco museum
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
ARCHES OF THE MARINA
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
Umbrella’s Street
The ‘Umbrellini Street’ is one of the liveliest and most Instagrammable corners of Catania. … read more
Terme of Saint Venera al Pozzo
The thermal baths of Saint Venera al Pozzo are part of the Archaeological Park of the Valley of Aci, set up in 2010. The site is characterized by the presence of water from sulfur springs and hosts the structures realized in the fourth century BC by Romans. … read more
Sanctuary of the Madonna of Valverde
The Sanctuary of the Madonna of Valverde is one of the oldest in Sicily. According to legend it was built in 1038 after the Madonna appeared to a bandit. The entry is made of white stone and inside are altars dedicated to Our Lady of the Rosary, Our Lady of Mount Carmel and the Holy Family. … read more
Villa Cerami
Villa Cerami was the residence of the family Rosso of Cerami. Built a few years after the earthquake that hit the city in 1693, the villa was embellished with Baroque decorations and precious furniture during the residency of the family.
After a period of decline, it is returned to its former glory. … read more
ReBa museum
The architect Renato Basile has always been one of the main exponents behind the rebirth of the San Berillo and it was here that he decided to create the ReBa museum … read more
Arte al Centro
Arte al centro is an artistic reality that is part of a chorus of voices all with a single desire: to make Catania better, more civilized, more healthy and livable and all this through Art, Beauty and Synergies. The art gallery is located in a historically area called “Chiano della Sigona” . … read more
Museum of Earth science
The first floor of Palazzo delle Scienze houses unique collection cured by University of Catania. The exhibition halls are very intresting thanks to its historic, scientific and educational value, you … read more
Historical Archive
The Historical Archive preserves and enhances documents of the Municipal Administration of Catania issued for at least forty years, constituting an indispensable source of research for anyone who wants to … read more
Benedictine Monastery
It’s a “jewel” of the late Sicilian Baroque architecture and an example of integration among different periods, it is shown in UNESCO’s World Heritage Site. From 1977, the plezus monastic houses the Humanities faculty. … read more
Palazzo di Sangiuliano
Palazzo di Sangiuliano is one of the nobilty palaces of the city. It was built, using various colored marbles between 1738 and 1745 at the request of Paternò Castello’s family, and designed by the architect Vaccarini. Currently the rooms are occupied by different commercial activities. … read more
Diocesan Museum
The Diocesan Museum is located in the east ala of the Clerics’ seminary next to the Cathedral, preserves Diocese of Catania’s collection of liturgical furnishings. By type, furniture and objects are stored inside dating from several historical periods ranging from 1300 onwards. … read more
City Library Ursino Recupero
The Public Library Ursino Recupero is in the ancient Benedectine library and was established in 1931 following the acquisition of the collection of books of Antonio Ursino Recupero. It keeps more than 270,000 volumes. … read more
Etna Museum
With more than 1500 square meters of modern exhibition center and is the main interactive educational exhibition about Etna, treating its natural, historical and ethno-anthropological aspects. The exhibition presents environments and exhibit dedicated to Etna. … read more
Piazza Goliarda Sapienza (former Piazza delle belle)
A tangible example of the rebirth of San Berillo is “piazzetta delle Belle”, named after Goliarda Sapienza, that today is a popular meeting point in the evenings for local people. The square it is part of a wider urban renewal project. … read more
Città della Scienza
Città della Scienza is an incubator of ideas and opportunities: you can participate to conferences, seminars and debates, visit exhibitions dedicated to scientific and technological issues of particular relevance or monographic subjects of social interest, watching shows, theater performances, film screenings and concerts. … read more
Archeological museum
The ground floor of Palazzo Ingrassia, house of the department of Archeology and of Science of Antiquities, hosts the Archeological Museum of Catania. A rich collection of atifacts dated back … read more