To see

A recreational place for the LGBT community of the last century of extreme importance. Safe place from which the forty-five “iarrusi” were forcefully taken. … read more

Discover Porto Ulisse, more commonly known as Porticciolo di Ognina, a few kilometers from the center of Catania: myths, popular traditions and picturesque landscape of the Ionian Sea. … read more

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

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

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

It’s one of the oldest churches in the city, in fact, the original structure was probably built in the early centuries AD. After the earthquake in 1693, the Church was destroyed almost all and it was rebuilt by Antonio Amato, who modified it. … read more

The bastions were built in Catania in the early sixteenth century by Emperor Charles V of Spain. The Bastion of Infetti (infected) is the best preserved among the eleven bastions that, together with seven gates, formed the defensive system of Catania. … 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

This villa, also known as Villa Cocuzza, was designed between 1903 and 1908 by the architect Agatino Atanasio. Consisting of a central body and four corner towers, the villa is … read more

A Vital, safe and gathering core for the LGBTQI+ community. Subject of the goals of the Association Trame di Quartiere to give a new cultural imput to the current context of the district, creating a “bridge” between past and present. … read more

Built in the 16th century, it was for years the home of the noble Paternò family. Like many other buildings, it was damaged during the 1693 earthquake, but the perimeter walls remained standing. … read more

The Bellini’s Garden is better known as Bellini’s Villa, it belonged to the Biscari’s family, who gave it to citizenship in 1854. It’s in the heart of Catania and you can come in from several sides, but the main entrance is located along the famous via Etnea. … 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

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

“La Timpa” natural reserve is characterized by the presence of lava ridges that have stratified over the centuries. The reserve can be reached from SS114 state highway, through the tortuous “Chiazzette” trail that heads down to Santa Maria La Scala. … read more

Saint Agatha’s Cathedral takes its name from the “Santuzza” protector of the city, her feast day is on February 5th. With its massive structure, the Cathedral has the characteristic contrast between the gray and white marble it’s used for the decorations. … read more

In order to know the history of Catania you need to take a look at one of its historic neighbourhoodsIn the centre of Catania, San Berillo shows its visitors many faces and facets with its Baroque and Fascist buildings, some unfinished and some destroyed by bombardments or other events, and with its simple houses. … read more

Piedimonte Etneo is on the eastern slopes of Etna. Among its principal monuments is the Mother Church erected in the XVIII century and dedicated to the Madonna del Rosario which dominates Piazza Madre Chiesa, the Convent of the Capuchin Fathers and the church of the Immacolata. … read more