To see

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

It’s located in Piazza Santo Carcere, where, in the centre, flourishes the olive tree that is dedicated to one of the St. Agatha legend’s, to the east of the Spanish bastion (the rest of the Charles V’s walls) a short staircase leads to the Church of Saint Aghata in the Prison. … read more

Between via Teatro Greco and via Vittorio Emanuele there are the Roman Theatre and the Odeon. Some people assumed that their building dates back to II sec. AD, and that the theatre was carried out on a pre-existing Greek Age structure. … read more

The rifugio Giovannino Sapienza is a mountain hut located on the southern slope of Mount Etna. Starting from the hut, and using the cable car you can get in a short time to the summit cones and visit Piano Provenzana. … read more

Aci Castello is an ancient seaside village; the name comes from its castle built by Normans on a lava stone outcrop. The Norman Castle and the balcony, with wonderful views over the sea, are without doubt the town’s most striking feature to see. … read more

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

Impossible not to notice the church during a walking in the city centre of Zafferana Etnea and impossible not to be intrigued by its history and architecture. The Main Church of Zafferana is a must-visit for all people who want to know more about this village. … read more

A seaside village near Riposto, it encompasses much culture and beauty, such as the panoramic view stretching from Mount Etna to Taormina. … read more

Antonio Recca, a painter from Catania, does not limit himself to the canvas to express his vision, but also uses other media to show his own view of the world. Admire his art in his Atelier! … read more

It’s the island that make up the archipelago of the Cyclops with other seven big rocks off Aci Trezza Sea. Its origin, caused by intense volcanic activity of Mount Etna, is dated back about 500.000 years ago. In the 19th century it has been declared Natural reserve. … 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

Saint Chiara’s church and monastery are a very large complex that covers an entire block. The monastery facade was designed by Palazzo in the second half of the 18th century. To be admired the artworks and frescoes of the attached church. … read more

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 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 (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 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

From 1963 to 1976, when the sculptor Carmelo Mendola died, the museum was his house and his art studio. From 1981 to 1991 it was the seat of the cultural … read more

After descending the last step of the FCE metro station in Piazza Giovanni XXIII in Catania, we find PAO’s tsunami on the floor. Work made with eco-friendly paints and resins. … read more

Stazzo is a small hamlet of Acireale, in the province of Catania. A seaside village, it has a beach and port characteristic of the Acireale area. … read more

The workshop Tre Vie Handmade creates jewelry, ceramics and handmade clothing, inspired by the culture and colors of the Sicilian tradition. … read more