To see

Thanks to the water wealth enjoyed by the city in Roman times, in that period were built many thermaes of which are still visible remains of the Achilliane thermae, Indirizzo … read more

The Charles V entrance is the only one of the seven that made up the ancient city’s walls, still exists. The construction of the walls began in 1541 by the viceroy Vega with the aim of improving the defensive capability of the city against pirates who frequently attacked the coast of Catania. … read more

The city port has undergone a transformation and become an open air art installation. Eight silos became a spectacular 21st century monument; not mere graphic representations but a contemporary story that is inspired by Sicilian traditions. … read more

The Gate of Beauty in Librino district is a monumental sculpture in terracotta, the largest terracotta work in the world. Sign of welcoming and hospitality, the project belongs to Antonio Presti and includes the artworks of several Italians sculptors sharing the subject “The Great Mother”. … read more

The Indirizzo’s thermae are still in good condition, there is one of the Roman buildings still visible in the city. The presence of the thermal building demonstrates how the city was developed in the late Roman era. Inside of it, it is possible to see the original frame. … read more

The bastions were built in Catania in the early sixteenth century by Emperor Charles V of Spain. The Bastion of Infetti (infected) is the best preserved among the eleven bastions that, together with seven gates, formed the defensive system of Catania. … read more

In order to know the history of Catania you need to take a look at one of its historic neighbourhoodsIn the centre of Catania, San Berillo shows its visitors many faces and facets with its Baroque and Fascist buildings, some unfinished and some destroyed by bombardments or other events, and with its simple houses. … read more

The architect Renato Basile has always been one of the main exponents behind the rebirth of the San Berillo and it was here that he decided to create the ReBa museum … read more

A tangible example of the rebirth of San Berillo is “piazzetta delle Belle”, named after Goliarda Sapienza, that today is a popular meeting point in the evenings for local people. The square it is part of a wider urban renewal project. … read more

Piano Provenzana is a ski area located in the town of Linguaglossa (CT), on the northern slope of Etna, the largest active volcano in Europe. It is located at an altitude of 1,810 meters above sea level, and is surrounded by a large pine wood. … read more

A few steps away from Ursino Castle, going via S. Calogero, you will come across the ancient pit that is entirely covered with lava stone of the 1669 eruption. A legendary place where water flowed. And under the water they were visible some red stains. … read more

The rifugio Giovannino Sapienza is a mountain hut located on the southern slope of Mount Etna. Starting from the hut, and using the cable car you can get in a short time to the summit cones and visit Piano Provenzana. … read more

Nicolosi (7,092 inhabitants) is situated on the southern slopes of Etna on one of the main access routes to the volcano. It covers an area that falls within the Etna Nature Park, rising from the town at 700 m.s.l. to the central crater and the peak of Etna. Not to be missed: local products and craftsmen works. … read more

Viagrande has always been a preferred vacations spots of Catania people who like to spend their time here, as you will see from the many ancient villas built by the nobility of the time. It stands on a slope, right on the 1408 lava, at 410 meters above sea level. … read more

Castiglione di Sicilia has great charm, a rich history and covers one of the most extensive territories in the province lying within the Etna and Alcantara Gorge Nature Parks. The old town centre has a number of monuments that bear witness to past ages under different rulers. Churches and noble palaces which are richly decorated. … read more

Linguaglossa is a summer and winter resort of international renown. The town lies on the north-east slope of Etna at a height of 550 m.s.l.. It is one of the communes lying within the Etna Nature Park and the area under its control extends up to the summit of the volcano, including the enormous Ragabo pine forest. … read more

Randazzo at 754 m.s.l. on the northern slope of Etna, lies between the Rivers Alcantara and Simeto. Of medieval origin, it is situated in an area where a succession of civilizations followed on from one another, all leaving traces in the form of documents or artwork Archaeological finds. … read more

The church of St. Maria del Suffragio stands in the district called “Quartiere dei Morti”. The church, built in the first half of the Seventeenth century, was restored after the earthquake of 1693. … read more

Maletto is situated on the northern slopes of Etna, at about 1000 meters s.l.m. It is the highest town in the province of Catania, in a beautiful natural environment dominated by Etna. An old town with small and quiet streets paved in lava. … read more