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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 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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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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Do you know what a chiosco is?
A few years ago, when I'd just purchased my first smartphone and there were not many apps for editing photographs (in fact you could count them on one hand), I was at a "chiosco" with some friends. We'd just ordered some drinks of…