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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 Festival of the Dead in Catania
There are festivals and traditions dedicated to the cult of the dead all over the world, to commemorate and remember, think of the day of the dead in Mexico for example.Even in Italy we have different ways to remember and honour t…
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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…
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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…