Piazza Duomo
It’s the main square in Catania; via Etnea, Via Vittorio Emanuele and Via Garibaldi, the three main roads of the old town, cross in this place. It is surrounded by many monuments and in its centre is placed the famous “Elephant’s fontain”, built by Gianbattista Vaccarini. … read more
ARCHES OF THE MARINA
Positioned beyond the Walls of Charles V near the Port of Catania and for a portion inside the Villa Pacini, in popular jargon, the Arches of the Marina (in Sicilian … read more
Umbrella’s Street
The ‘Umbrellini Street’ is one of the liveliest and most Instagrammable corners of Catania. … read more
Palazzo Valle
The Palazzo Valle is perhaps the most beautiful baroque buildings designed by the famous architect Gianbattista Vaccarini. From 2004, Fondazione Puglisi Cosentino is in the inner courtyard, at the second and third floor of the baroque palace, hosting permanent and temporary exhibitions. … read more
Museum of the cart
Aci S. Antonio boasts the Museum of the Sicilian symbol par excellence. In a building used as stable and warehouse, you can see ancient and recent carts from all over Sicily. All carts, carefully restored, stand out for the vivid colors and the painted figures. … read more
Sangiorgi Theatre
Along the via di Sangiuliano there is the Sangiorgi theatre, it is considered the representation of the Catania “Belle Epoque”. After a long and elaborate restoration work, the theatre has an elegant auditorium with 477 seats and a large stage that allows the staging of various events. … read more
Il Planetario (The Planetarium)
Get ready for an incredible journey among stars, planets, galaxies: a modern space that, thanks to the dome of more than 10 meters in diameter, allows you to look, as never before, at the sky with all its details. Understand their movements, origin and evolution guided by engaging explanations of expert astronomers. … read more
Emilio Greco museum
The Emilio Greco Museum, dedicated to the artist of Catania, is located in Piazza San Francesco d’Assisi, it is housed on the first floor of the Gravina Cruyllas’ palace that it was built in the early XVIII century, after the disastrous earthquake of 1693. … read more
Historical Archive
The Historical Archive preserves and enhances documents of the Municipal Administration of Catania issued for at least forty years, constituting an indispensable source of research for anyone who wants to … read more
Terme of Saint Venera al Pozzo
The thermal baths of Saint Venera al Pozzo are part of the Archaeological Park of the Valley of Aci, set up in 2010. The site is characterized by the presence of water from sulfur springs and hosts the structures realized in the fourth century BC by Romans. … read more
Sanctuary of the Madonna of Valverde
The Sanctuary of the Madonna of Valverde is one of the oldest in Sicily. According to legend it was built in 1038 after the Madonna appeared to a bandit. The entry is made of white stone and inside are altars dedicated to Our Lady of the Rosary, Our Lady of Mount Carmel and the Holy Family. … read more
Villa Cerami
Villa Cerami was the residence of the family Rosso of Cerami. Built a few years after the earthquake that hit the city in 1693, the villa was embellished with Baroque decorations and precious furniture during the residency of the family.
After a period of decline, it is returned to its former glory. … read more
ReBa museum
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
Arte al Centro
Arte al centro is an artistic reality that is part of a chorus of voices all with a single desire: to make Catania better, more civilized, more healthy and livable and all this through Art, Beauty and Synergies. The art gallery is located in a historically area called “Chiano della Sigona” . … read more
Museum of Earth science
The first floor of Palazzo delle Scienze houses unique collection cured by University of Catania. The exhibition halls are very intresting thanks to its historic, scientific and educational value, you … read more
Church of Santa Maria della Provvidenza
Impossible not to notice the church during a walking in the city centre of Zafferana Etnea and impossible not to be intrigued by its history and architecture. The Main Church of Zafferana is a must-visit for all people who want to know more about this village. … read more
Benedictine Monastery
It’s a “jewel” of the late Sicilian Baroque architecture and an example of integration among different periods, it is shown in UNESCO’s World Heritage Site. From 1977, the plezus monastic houses the Humanities faculty. … read more