Catania Trip Overview
Catania is pure Sicily. Let the hustle and bustle sink in and focus on its Unesco listed wonders, on the many baroque piazzas or the palazzi towers and domes. Discover carefully hidden treasures between the ancient amphitheaters and Castellos. Experience some of the highlights of this lively city, like the Cathedral of Catania, the Elephant Fountain, the City Hall, Piazza Bellini with its cool bars and tables out on the streets, via Etnea, the main shopping street in Catania, the Roman Amphitheater, the largest in Sicily and the Monastery of St. Nicholas Arena, the second largest monastery in Europe.
You will learn about:
Catania s more than 2700 years of history
The supremacy ”battle” with Palermo
The old temples transformed into Catholic Churches and Cathedrals
Mount Etna
Mussolini and WWII
local iconic dishes
La Pescheria market
The Elephant Fountain as the city symbol
The daily life in Catania
The best places for shopping and eating out
Additional Info
Duration: 2 hours
Starts: Catania, Italy
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Catania, Sicilia, Italy
Catania is pure Sicily. Let the hustle and bustle sink in and focus on its Unesco listed wonders, on the many baroque piazzas or the palazzi towers and domes. Discover carefully hidden treasures between the ancient amphitheaters and Castellos. Experience some of the highlights of this lively city, like the Cathedral of Catania, the Elephant Fountain, the City Hall, Piazza Bellini with its cool bars and tables out on the streets, via Etnea, the main shopping street in Catania, the Roman Amphitheater, the largest in Sicily and the Monastery of St. Nicholas Arena, the second largest monastery in Europe.
You will learn about:
Catania s more than 2700 years of history
The supremacy ”battle” with Palermo
The old temples transformed into Catholic Churches and Cathedrals
Mount Etna
Mussolini and WWII
local iconic dishes
La Pescheria market
The Elephant Fountain as the city symbol
The daily life in Catania
The best places for shopping and eating out
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Catania, Catania, Province of Catania, Sicily
You will see:
Cathedral of Catania
Elephant Fountain
City Hall
University Palace
Piazza Bellini
Basilica della Collegiata
Via Etnea
Monument to Vincenzo Bellini
Roman Amphitheater
Villa Cerami
Monastery of St. Nicholas Arena
Church of St. Benedict
Roman Theater of Catania
Odeon
