MORE ABOUT YOUR DESTINATION
OF CATANIA
Our local ambassadors discover the most authentic spots for you.
IS THERE ANYTHING MORE ROMANTIC THAN LOSING YOURSELF IN CATANIA?
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The Festa di Sant'Agata, patron Saint of Catania
The Festa di Sant'Agata is the most important religious celebration in the city of Catania. Agata is the patron Saint of this city and is remembered in many ways throughout the year.The Festa di Sant'Agata runs from the 3rd- 5th o…
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The architecture of a volcanic city
I've been told that the first thing that strikes you when you arrive in Catania is the blackness of the city. I had never stopped to think about that before having grown up in the city. Its colours were part of everyday life. I on…
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The Roman Amphitheatre
Situated in the heart of Catania in the beautiful and lively Piazza Stesicoro this is one of the largest historic amphitheatres around, only the Coliseum in Rome has more seats. It is interesting to see, despite being protected an…