Travel Guide of Catania in Italy by Influencers and Travelers
Catania is the second largest city in Sicily, after Palermo, and among the ten largest cities in Italy. Located on Sicily’s east coast, it faces the Ionian Sea.
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The Best Things to Do and Visit in Catania
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1 - Monastery of San Nicolò l'Arena
The Benedictine Monastery of San Nicolò l'Arena in Catania, Sicily, is one of the largest monasteries in Europe and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is the second biggest Benedictine monastery in Europe
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2 - Castello Ursino
Castello Ursino, also known as Castello Svevo di Catania, is a castle in Catania, Sicily, southern Italy. It was built in the 13th century as a royal castle of the Kingdom of Sicily, and is mostly known for its role in the Sicilian Vespers, when it became the seat of the Sicilian Parliament.
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3 - Scuba Diving in Catania
In the shadow of mighty Mount Etna lies a watery Eden, resplendent with wildlife nourished by a legacy left by a turbulent volcanic past. Explore Catania's hidden basalt caves and vibrant aquatic forests courtesy of Jonio Pro-Dive. On the shores of e...
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4 - Teatro Massimo Bellini
The Teatro Massimo Bellini is an opera house in Catania, Sicily, southern Italy. Named after the local-born composer Vincenzo Bellini, it was inaugurated on 31 May 1890 with a performance of the composer's masterwork, Norma. It seats 1,200.
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5 - Cathedral of Sant'Agata
The Italian Catholic Diocese of Cerreto Sannita-Telese-Sant'Agata de' Goti, in Campania, Italy, has existed since 1986, when the Diocese of Sant'Agata de' Goti was united into the historical Diocese of Telese-Cerreto Sannita.
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6 - Hiking / Trekking in Mount Etna
21 km away
Discover the stunning Valle del Bove and get the most incredible view of Mount Etna thanks to this exciting hiking trip near the volcano! What better way to get a great view of the most active volcano in Europe than hiking to Valle del Bove, the clos...
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7 - Aci Trezza
9 km away
Aci Trezza is a town in Sicily, southern Italy, a frazione of the comune of Aci Castello, c. 10 km north of Catania, with a population of around 5,000 people. Located on the coast of the Ionian Sea, the village has a long history of maritime activity. Aci Trezza is a popular spot for Italian vacationers in the summer. The patron Saint of the town is St. John the Baptist. The Festa of San Giovanni is celebrated each year during the last week of June in his honor.
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8 - Fontana dell'Elefante
Piazza del Duomo is the main city square in Catania, Italy, flanked by both the centers of civic and religious power.
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9 - Mountain bike in Catania
8 km away
Experience the rugged off-road mountain biking paths in Mount Etna! EtnaTtibe will guide you on an amazing ride full of adrenaline! Riding a bike having mighty Mount Etna as the background is something to experience. EtnaTribe's cross country mounta...
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10 - Gulf of Catania
10 km away
The Gulf of Catania is an inlet of the Ionian Sea on the eastern coast of the Italian island of Sicily. Some twenty miles long and some five miles wide, the gulf lies between Cape Campolato to the south and Cape Molini to the north.
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10 km away
The Cyclopean Isles, noted for their rows of basaltic columns piled one above another, lie not far from Mount Etna off the eastern coast of Sicily in the Mediterranean Sea.
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12 - Canyoning in Riserva Naturale Orientata Bosco di Malabotta
21 km away
Enjoy a fascinating aquatic hike that takes place within beautiful lakes created by the intense activity of the River Alcantara. Jumps, slides and much more are waiting for you. Aquatic hiking is the perfect way to cool down in the heat of the summer...
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13 - Palazzo Biscari
The Palazzo Biscari is a monumental private palace located on Via Museo Biscari in Catania, Sicily, southern Italy. The highly decorative interiors are open for guided tours, and used for social and cultural events.
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14 - Riposto
25 km away
Riposto is a comune in the Metropolitan City of Catania in the Italian region Sicily, located about 170 kilometres east of Palermo and about 25 kilometres northeast of Catania.
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15 - 4x4 in Mount Etna
11 km away
Embark on this exciting Jeep tour on Mount Etna near Catania, one of the most incredible destinations in Sicily to experience aboard of a 4WD vehicle! You'll have the opportunity to witness some of the most breathtaking sights that this active volcan...
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16 - Parco dell'Etna
26 km away
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17 - Valle del Bove
26 km away
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18 - Mount Etna
30 km away
Mount Etna, or Etna, is an active stratovolcano on the east coast of Sicily, Italy, in the Metropolitan City of Catania, between the cities of Messina and Catania. It lies above the convergent plate margin between the African Plate and the Eurasian Plate.
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19 - Taormina
42 km away
Taormina is a comune in the Metropolitan City of Messina, on the east coast of the island of Sicily, Italy. Taormina has been a tourist destination since the 19th century.
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20 - Castiglione di Sicilia
42 km away
Castiglione di Sicilia is a comune in the Metropolitan City of Catania in Sicily, southern Italy. Castiglione di Sicilia lies about 160 kilometres east of Palermo and about 40 kilometres north of Catania.
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21 - Teatro Greco
42 km away
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22 - Villa Comunale Di Taormina
42 km away
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23 - Isola Bella
43 km away
Isola Bella is one of the Borromean Islands of Lago Maggiore in North Italy. The island is situated in the Borromean Gulf 400 metres from the lakeside town of Stresa.
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24 - Castelmola
43 km away
Castelmola is a comune in the Province of Messina in the Italian region Sicily, located about 170 kilometres east of Palermo and about 40 kilometres southwest of Messina.
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Pictures and Stories of Catania from Influencers
12 pictures of Catania from Tomas Anton Escobar, Martin Courreges, Mario Caruso and other travelers
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Built at the foot of the volcano Etna, Catania is a city located on the coast of Sicily in Italia, a harbour town.
It's the second largest Sicilian city after Palermo and has 700,000 inhabitants, it's a region of history..
During the renaissance Catania showed its richness, it has a fantastic Grec heritage of the past with many places and a patrimony still intact.
Catania, is not only a heritage site it's also a city where you can go relax and tan on one of the beaches of fine golden and black sand that is borded.
Since the 19th century, on
In the same way, the flea market "Fera 'o Luni" proposes a multitude of typical Italian products that you can buy and bring back as souvenirs.
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The best area in Catania to visit is the central area as Piazza Duomo, a famous place.
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