To see

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

Largo Paisiello is a multifaceted space, located in the heart of Catania, a meeting place for skaters and writers, considered at the beginning of the twentieth century an elegant space of the Catania of the Bella Epoque … read more

On 18 February 2022 the municipality of Catania delivers to the association a fully regenerated rugby field in which young sportsmen, with their families can enjoy the sport in total safety. … read more

The mural “Women and Flowers: Prevention Makes Life Bloom” on the seafront of Catania is a reflection on breast cancer prevention, expressed through the vibrant and conscious art of MaleTinte. … read more

Between 1239 and 1250, Frederick II ordered to build the Ursino Castle for defensive purpose of the East coast of Sicily and it was on a promontory surrounded by sea. In 1669, the eruption gets the Castle away from the sea. … read more

In the center of the city, via Etnea 397, there’s the Botanical Gardens, historic garden of the city, is now the destination of many visitors who can enjoy, in every month of the year, valuable botanical collections such as Palms, Succulents and Wild plants in Sicily. … read more

The public garden of Acireale, also called Villa Belvedere, is at the end of the Corso Umberto, the main street that links the Villa to the Cathedral of Acireale. From its balcony it is possible to admire a beautiful view of Taormina, Etna and the Timpa. … read more

The Elephant’s fountain or even “Liotru’s fountain” was built by Gianbattista Vaccarini in 1757. In the basement there are some carved cherubs and two bas-reliefs representing the city’s two rivers, the Simeto and the Amenano. For people of Catania it is ‘u Liotru’. … read more

It’s located in the charming and characteristic via Crociferi, it’s seen by many as the “pearl” of the eighteenth century city’s reconstruction. Although this building is attributed to Vaccarini’skill and was probably built between 1739 and 1751. … read more

The city port has undergone a transformation and become an open air art installation. Eight silos became a spectacular 21st century monument; not mere graphic representations but a contemporary story that is inspired by Sicilian traditions. … read more

The church of St. Maria del Suffragio stands in the district called “Quartiere dei Morti”. The church, built in the first half of the Seventeenth century, was restored after the earthquake of 1693. … read more

The commune of San Pietro Clarenza (6,000 inhabitants) is situated on a hill at an altitude of 463 m.s.l. on the southern side of Etna. Its origins date back to the … 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

In the vibrant heart of the Librino district in Catania, art becomes a beacon of hope and renewal. Through the murals by Fabrizio Corneli, the anonymous facades of the buildings are transformed into living canvases. … read more

In Mascalucia you can find a wonderful example of typical Mediterranean vegetation. The Park of Monte Ceraulo born from the overlapping of lava flows. Its flora witnesses the richness and variety of the magnificent Etna’ wood. … read more

The village of Santa Caterina, formerly known as “Cavallari”, is made up of narrow streets decorated with flowers and citrus trees. The village is located on one of the highest lava ridges of Timpa; an impressive view enriched by the precipice on the sea. … read more

In front of the Elephants’ Palace, the Town Hall, on the south side of Piazza Duomo you can see the Amenano’s fountain, its name derives from the Amenano river that flows underground. People of Catania call this marble fountain: ‘acqua o’ linzolu’. … read more

The church of “San Gaetano alle grotte” is located in Piazza Carlo Alberto, near the church best known as “del Carmelo”, where it is organized the traditional “a’ fera o luni”. The church stands on the ruins of a religious building dating back to 261 AD. … read more