Catania City Of Art
Visite turistiche
Arrived in Piazza Duomo, we cannot help but notice the sumptuousness of the seventeenth-century Sicilian Baroque that characterizes the places. Piazza Duomo is the starting point for visiting the city.
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Piazza del Duomo
Piazza del DuomoArrived in Piazza Duomo, we cannot help but notice the sumptuousness of the seventeenth-century Sicilian Baroque that characterizes the places. Piazza Duomo is the starting point for visiting the city.
The wonderful Cathedral of Sant'Agata (Patroness of the City of Catania).
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Cathedral of Saint Agatha
Piazza del DuomoThe wonderful Cathedral of Sant'Agata (Patroness of the City of Catania).
La Pescheria (Piscarìa in Sicilian language) is the ancient fish market (and much more ...) of the city of Catania and is included in the tourist route for the folklore content that you breathe passing among the fishmongers' stalls.
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Vismarkt van Catania
Via BottinoLa Pescheria (Piscarìa in Sicilian language) is the ancient fish market (and much more ...) of the city of Catania and is included in the tourist route for the folklore content that you breathe passing among the fishmongers' stalls.
I recommend a visit to the fish market, passing by the particular and exclusive via Gisira, full of colors and famous for its colorful umbrellas and for the many excellent restaurants.
Via Gisira
Via GisiraI recommend a visit to the fish market, passing by the particular and exclusive via Gisira, full of colors and famous for its colorful umbrellas and for the many excellent restaurants.
Do not miss a visit to the Ursino castle, founded by Frederick II of Swabia in the thirteenth century and today a civic museum.
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Castello Ursino
21 Piazza Federico di SveviaDo not miss a visit to the Ursino castle, founded by Frederick II of Swabia in the thirteenth century and today a civic museum.
Roman amphitheater, brought to light in the early twentieth century.
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Roman Amphitheater of Catania
Piazza StesicoroRoman amphitheater, brought to light in the early twentieth century.
Located in the center of Catania, along Via Etnea, it is one of the most important squares in the city.
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Piazza Stesicoro
Piazza StesicoroLocated in the center of Catania, along Via Etnea, it is one of the most important squares in the city.
Il Monastero di San Nicolò l'Arena (o "la Rena"; dove per rena si intende la rena rossa, termine dialettale che indica la sabbia vulcanica presente nel territorio) è un complesso ecclesiastico del centro storico di Catania, situato in piazza Dante, costituito da un importante edificio monastico benedettino e da una monumentale chiesa settecentesca.
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Monastero dei Benedettini
32 Piazza Dante AlighieriIl Monastero di San Nicolò l'Arena (o "la Rena"; dove per rena si intende la rena rossa, termine dialettale che indica la sabbia vulcanica presente nel territorio) è un complesso ecclesiastico del centro storico di Catania, situato in piazza Dante, costituito da un importante edificio monastico benedettino e da una monumentale chiesa settecentesca.
Via Crociferi is one of the oldest streets in the beautiful Sicilian city of Catania, and is also considered one of the most beautiful streets in Italy; precisely its beauty has meant that, throughout its history, it has often been chosen as a film location, for example in Il bell’Antonio di Bolognini, Storia di una capinera by Zeffirelli and I Vicerè di Faenza.
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Via Crociferi
Via CrociferiVia Crociferi is one of the oldest streets in the beautiful Sicilian city of Catania, and is also considered one of the most beautiful streets in Italy; precisely its beauty has meant that, throughout its history, it has often been chosen as a film location, for example in Il bell’Antonio di Bolognini, Storia di una capinera by Zeffirelli and I Vicerè di Faenza.
It is one of the most famous and historic streets of Catania, full of shops, churches and restaurants of all kinds.
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Via Etnea
450 Via EtneaIt is one of the most famous and historic streets of Catania, full of shops, churches and restaurants of all kinds.
The Bellini Garden (or Villa Bellini) is one of the two oldest gardens and one of the four main parks in Catania. Locally it is often referred to simply as "'a Villa".
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Giardino Bellini
292 Via EtneaThe Bellini Garden (or Villa Bellini) is one of the two oldest gardens and one of the four main parks in Catania. Locally it is often referred to simply as "'a Villa".
San Giovanni li Cuti is a small fishing village in the eastern part of the city of Catania, with one of the most famous beaches in the city.
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Via San Giovanni Li Cuti
Via San Giovanni Li CutiSan Giovanni li Cuti is a small fishing village in the eastern part of the city of Catania, with one of the most famous beaches in the city.
The elegant Massimo Bellini Theater is located in via Giuseppe Perrotta 12. It is a 19th century structure, built following the projects of the architects Andrea Scala and Carlo Sada, who had been inspired by the Paris Opera. Furthermore, the surrounding area is full of pleasant night clubs.
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Teatro Massimo Bellini
12 Via Giuseppe PerrottaThe elegant Massimo Bellini Theater is located in via Giuseppe Perrotta 12. It is a 19th century structure, built following the projects of the architects Andrea Scala and Carlo Sada, who had been inspired by the Paris Opera. Furthermore, the surrounding area is full of pleasant night clubs.
Palazzo Biscari is a famous private palace in Catania, a jewel of the eighteenth-century Sicilian Baroque. It has large, richly frescoed halls, where fashion shows, concerts and gala evenings are usually organized.
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Palazzo Biscari
10 Via Museo BiscariPalazzo Biscari is a famous private palace in Catania, a jewel of the eighteenth-century Sicilian Baroque. It has large, richly frescoed halls, where fashion shows, concerts and gala evenings are usually organized.
Piazza Università is located in Catania, along Via Etnea, less than a hundred meters from Piazza Duomo, and is one of the most scenic squares in the historic center of Catania.
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Universiteitsplein
Via EtneaPiazza Università is located in Catania, along Via Etnea, less than a hundred meters from Piazza Duomo, and is one of the most scenic squares in the historic center of Catania.
Ciclopi islands, which perhaps originally were attached to the Sicilian coast. The small archipelago includes stacks, rocks and islands: it was formed following intense volcanic activity about half a million years ago. They are located on the enchanting seafront of Acitrezza at 25 min. about from the center of Catania.
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Cyclops Islands Marine Protected Area
5D Via ProvincialeCiclopi islands, which perhaps originally were attached to the Sicilian coast. The small archipelago includes stacks, rocks and islands: it was formed following intense volcanic activity about half a million years ago. They are located on the enchanting seafront of Acitrezza at 25 min. about from the center of Catania.
The highest active volcano in Europe, a World Heritage Site, you can reach an altitude of about 2,500 meters in a few minutes aboard a modern cable car (alternatively the route is done by off-road vehicle), for personalized and high-quality experiences, contact your Host Marco who will be able to suggest the best agencies in the area for unforgettable experiences suitable for all levels.
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Rifugio Sapienza
Piazzale Rifugio SapienzaThe highest active volcano in Europe, a World Heritage Site, you can reach an altitude of about 2,500 meters in a few minutes aboard a modern cable car (alternatively the route is done by off-road vehicle), for personalized and high-quality experiences, contact your Host Marco who will be able to suggest the best agencies in the area for unforgettable experiences suitable for all levels.
To visit Etna and take panoramic tours of the city, there are the main agencies near our apartments (2 minutes on foot) that offer different types of services starting from Catania, Tourist Service offers many services to visit Etna and Catania with Tourist buses and trains.
Tourist Service
188 Via Vittorio Emanuele IITo visit Etna and take panoramic tours of the city, there are the main agencies near our apartments (2 minutes on foot) that offer different types of services starting from Catania, Tourist Service offers many services to visit Etna and Catania with Tourist buses and trains.
I recommend visiting the church by following the internal path that leads up to the dome. From the Dome you can enjoy a view that dominates the Baroque historic center and admire - from a new and fascinating perspective - the most important monuments of the city and have a wonderful view of the Etna volcano.
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Chiesa della Badia di Sant'Agata
182 Via Vittorio Emanuele III recommend visiting the church by following the internal path that leads up to the dome. From the Dome you can enjoy a view that dominates the Baroque historic center and admire - from a new and fascinating perspective - the most important monuments of the city and have a wonderful view of the Etna volcano.
Offerta gastronomica
L'Iska
5 Via GisiraExcellent restaurant that reflects our tradition and our flavors.
Basic restaurant with terrace offering traditional meat, fish and pasta dishes.
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Vuciata - kitchen market
8 Via GisiraBasic restaurant with terrace offering traditional meat, fish and pasta dishes.
Excellent restaurant in the heart of Catania, a stone's throw from the Duomo.
TANTìKKIA - cucina e vino
28 Via GisiraExcellent restaurant in the heart of Catania, a stone's throw from the Duomo.
I recommend visiting the best bars in Piazza Duomo, including the Caffè del Duomo. It is absolutely recommended to try our Tavola Calda (Arancino, Cipollina, Patè, Siciliane, and more), you can have an excellent breakfast or a snack with our traditional flavors Granite (almond, pistachio, mulberry and many other flavors) accompanied from brioche, and pastry with an infinity of typical Sicilian sweets.
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Caffè del Duomo
11/12/13 Piazza del DuomoI recommend visiting the best bars in Piazza Duomo, including the Caffè del Duomo. It is absolutely recommended to try our Tavola Calda (Arancino, Cipollina, Patè, Siciliane, and more), you can have an excellent breakfast or a snack with our traditional flavors Granite (almond, pistachio, mulberry and many other flavors) accompanied from brioche, and pastry with an infinity of typical Sicilian sweets.
I recommend this place to enjoy excellent food by consuming it on the spot or to take away, the dishes are made respecting the Catanese tradition and the price is very affordable.
Antica Rosticceria Catanese dal 1907
5 Via PardoI recommend this place to enjoy excellent food by consuming it on the spot or to take away, the dishes are made respecting the Catanese tradition and the price is very affordable.
La Capannina
116 112/114Excellent Pizza, among the best in Catania
Sazi e Sani Pizzeria
122 Via Sant'EuplioGreat pizza!
The Cascia Restaurant is a must try! Sicilian specialities, local cheeses and cured meats, and excellent pasta.
CaScia
5 Via Giuseppe GaribaldiThe Cascia Restaurant is a must try! Sicilian specialities, local cheeses and cured meats, and excellent pasta.
PIZCARIA
Great food and drinks
Excellent Pizza and wine, in addition to the pizza there is a wide choice, all of Sicilian specialties
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Al Vicolo Pizza&Vino
5 Via del ColosseoExcellent Pizza and wine, in addition to the pizza there is a wide choice, all of Sicilian specialties
Sea and relaxation
A few minutes from the apartment you can enjoy a splendid sea, bring your mask and goggles to admire the rocky seabed and the splendid caves of the Catania seafront.
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Lido Bikini Beach Catania
82 Via San Giovanni Li CutiA few minutes from the apartment you can enjoy a splendid sea, bring your mask and goggles to admire the rocky seabed and the splendid caves of the Catania seafront.
Enjoy the splendid sea of Catania, bring a mask and goggles to admire the seabed and the suggestive natural caves.
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Molido
96 Viale Ruggero di LauriaEnjoy the splendid sea of Catania, bring a mask and goggles to admire the seabed and the suggestive natural caves.
Lido La Risacca is located in the splendid sea of Acicastello, admire the splendid seabed
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Lido La Risacca
62 Via Antonello da MessinaLido La Risacca is located in the splendid sea of Acicastello, admire the splendid seabed
La Playa is a very long beach of very wide golden sand, full of beaches with excellent services, excellent for those who want the sandy coast, 10/15 minutes away from the center of Catania.
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Playa di Catania
Viale Presidente KennedyLa Playa is a very long beach of very wide golden sand, full of beaches with excellent services, excellent for those who want the sandy coast, 10/15 minutes away from the center of Catania.
I recommend this beach for its cleanliness, the services offered (restaurant, bar and swimming pool) and good value for money.
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Excelsior Lido Srl
35 Lungo Mare KennedyI recommend this beach for its cleanliness, the services offered (restaurant, bar and swimming pool) and good value for money.
A sandy beach, with free admission, 15 minutes from the historic center, taking the Line D bus from Piazza Borsellino towards Lidi Playa.
Spiaggia libera n. 3
89 Viale Presidente KennedyA sandy beach, with free admission, 15 minutes from the historic center, taking the Line D bus from Piazza Borsellino towards Lidi Playa.
Aperitivo (Aperitif)
Excellent aperitifs, rich in quality products that reflect the Sicilian tradition.
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171 Via Vittorio Emanuele IIExcellent aperitifs, rich in quality products that reflect the Sicilian tradition.
Excellent aperitifs/apericena (from 6 pm onwards), rich in quality products that reflect the Sicilian tradition.
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Canusciuti Sicilian Cafe
13 Via della LetteraExcellent aperitifs/apericena (from 6 pm onwards), rich in quality products that reflect the Sicilian tradition.
Excellent aperitifs, rich in quality products that reflect the Sicilian tradition
Insigne Cafe - Via Santa Maddalena
84 Via Santa MaddalenaExcellent aperitifs, rich in quality products that reflect the Sicilian tradition
Excellent aperitifs, rich in quality products that reflect the Sicilian tradition.
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Vermut - Enoteca Salumeria Vermouth Bar
35 Via GemmellaroExcellent aperitifs, rich in quality products that reflect the Sicilian tradition.
Excellent aperitifs and restaurant. Cascia is a must try! Sicilian specialities, local cheeses and cured meats, and excellent pasta.
CaScia
5 Via Giuseppe GaribaldiExcellent aperitifs and restaurant. Cascia is a must try! Sicilian specialities, local cheeses and cured meats, and excellent pasta.
Pub / Nightlife
some pubs that can also do live music
RESTAURANT - COCKTAIL BAR IN THE HEART OF CATANIA
Very particular inside a cave, with great food and drink!
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A Putia Dell'Ostello
3 Piazza CurròRESTAURANT - COCKTAIL BAR IN THE HEART OF CATANIA
Very particular inside a cave, with great food and drink!
The Boozer British Pub
6 Via CaffPub that often also offers live music
Food and Drink
Joyce Irish Pub
46 Via MontesanoPub that often also offers live music!
Food and Drink
La Chiave
70 Via LandolinaPub that often also offers live music!
Food and Drink