Catania and Cyclops Riviera – myths and legends

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Walking tour of Catania: the characteristic fish market, Piazza Duomo with the Cathedral in Baroque style, the symbol of the city the Elephant in lava stone, Via Etnea, Via Crociferi, the Roman amphitheater and the Teatro Vincenzo Bellini. Then jump on the bus and continue the tour with the Cyclops Riviera: Acicastello and Acitrezza, beautiful place full of legends who owe their mythical Odyssey origin.

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Duration: 3 to 4 hours
Starts: Catania, Italy
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours



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Walking tour of Catania: the characteristic fish market, Piazza Duomo with the Cathedral in Baroque style, the symbol of the city the Elephant in lava stone, Via Etnea, Via Crociferi, the Roman amphitheater and the Teatro Vincenzo Bellini. Then jump on the bus and continue the tour with the Cyclops Riviera: Acicastello and Acitrezza, beautiful place full of legends who owe their mythical Odyssey origin.

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Pass By: Piazza Duomo, Catania, Sicily Italy

In Piazza Duomo you can admire the Cathedral dedicated to S.Agata (Patron of the city), the charming Town Hall (Palazzo Senatorio) , the famous statue of the Elephant, made of lava stone, symbol of the city and the wonderfull “Amenano Fountain” built by the master Tito Angelini, made of “marmo di Carrara”.

Pass By: I Faraglioni Di Acitrezza, Lungomare Di Acitrezza, Catania Lungomare di Aci Trezza, Acitrezza, Aci Castello, Sicily Italy

The riviera of the Cyclops, full of legends, who owe their mytical Odyssey origin. According to Homer in these coastal areas lived and looked after flock monocle colossal , Polyphemus, threw a lava stone, divided in massive fragments, know today Cyclops Riviera area of mythological origin.



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