Catania today is the industrial, logistical, and commercial centre of Sicily. Its airport, the Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, is the largest in Southern Italy. The central "old town" of Catania features exuberant late-baroque architecture, prompted after the 1693 earthquake, and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

2020年1月26日 · Lets explore the best things to do in Catania: 1. Basilica Cattedrale Sant’Agata. The Cathedral of Catania is a simply beautiful structure and is a masterpiece of Norman and Baroque architecture.

Catania is a multicoloured universe, from the glittering whiteness of its Baroque stuccoes (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) to the lava black of the Liotru, the elephant sculpted from basalt that greets us in Piazza Duomo in the heart of the city.

2025年2月7日 · Catania, Italy, in Sicily is famous for its history and culture. Mount Etna looms large, always smoking. The city’s a mashup of ancient and baroque. Check out Piazza del Duomo, with the grand cathedral and that funky elephant fountain. The Roman Amphitheater and Castello Ursino scream old-school charm.

For all the noise, chaos and scruffiness that hit the visitor at first glance, Catania has a strong magnetic pull. This is Sicily at its most youthful, a city packed with cool and gritty bars, abundant energy and an earthy spirit in sharp contrast to Palermo’s aristocratic airs.

2023年8月6日 · My list of the 15 must-see attractions in Catania, with all the best places to visit during your stay. The perfect itinerary to visit Catania in 1, 2 or 3 days, with all points of interest and highlights + List of the best accomodations for your stay, depending on your budget.

Catania is a city of 310,000 people (2019) on the eastern coast of Sicily at the foot of Mount Etna, the biggest volcano in Europe. It is the second largest city in Sicily with the metropolitan area reaching one million inhabitants, a major transport hub, economic centre and a university city where you will enjoy a busy downtown and an active ...

Catania, Sicily is a beautiful, Baroque city on the east coast of the Mediterranean’s largest island. The powerful Mount Etna stands tall over the city and dominates the skyline. It’s a UNESCO World Heritage Site with a history that dates back to the 8th century BC.

2018年9月17日 · Catania is one of the most picturesque cities in Sicily, its landscape is dominated by the volcanic giant of the Mount Etna volcano which gives the city its suggestive lava rock palate.

2023年1月24日 · A local's guide to the best things to do in Catania. City attractions, off the beaten path highlights, where to eat, and where to stay.