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IS THERE ANYTHING MORE ROMANTIC THAN LOSING YOURSELF IN CATANIA?
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Catania with children: museums and activities
The beautiful Baroque city of Catania, with a population of 500,000 inhabitants, lies nestled at the foot of Mount Etna on Sicily’s east coast. Shaped by Mount Etna’s eruptions and changes in volcanic activity (characteristic of…
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The Carnivals of Acireale and Misterbianco
When you think of Carnival you probably think of the one in Rio de Janeiro or, a little closer to home, Venice or Viareggio. But Catania too has plenty to offer during this season of fun and frolicking.The Carnival of Acireale (fr…
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La Pescheria
There are several open-air markets that will surprise you as you walk the streets of this city. The picturesque Pescheria Market next to the Piazza del Duomo is one of the most noteworthy ones, perhaps because of the joy it inspir…