Catania City Of Art

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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.
36 locals recommend
Piazza del Duomo
Piazza del Duomo
36 locals recommend
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.
The wonderful Cathedral of Sant'Agata (Patroness of the City of Catania).
248 locals recommend
Cathedral of Saint Agatha
Piazza del Duomo
248 locals recommend
The 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.
245 locals recommend
Fish Market of Catania
Via Bottino
245 locals recommend
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.
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 Gisira
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.
Do not miss a visit to the Ursino castle, founded by Frederick II of Swabia in the thirteenth century and today a civic museum.
360 locals recommend
Ursino Castle
21 Piazza Federico di Svevia
360 locals recommend
Do 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.
151 locals recommend
Roman Amphitheater of Catania
Piazza Stesicoro
151 locals recommend
Roman 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.
134 locals recommend
Piazza Stesicoro
Piazza Stesicoro
134 locals recommend
Located 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.
228 locals recommend
Benedictine Monastery of Catania
32 Piazza Dante Alighieri
228 locals recommend
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.
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.
208 locals recommend
Via Crociferi
Via Crociferi
208 locals recommend
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.
It is one of the most famous and historic streets of Catania, full of shops, churches and restaurants of all kinds.
300 locals recommend
Via Etnea
450 Via Etnea
300 locals recommend
It 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".
319 locals recommend
Bellini Garden
292 Via Etnea
319 locals recommend
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".
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.
19 locals recommend
Via San Giovanni Li Cuti
Via San Giovanni Li Cuti
19 locals recommend
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.
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.
259 locals recommend
Teatro Massimo Bellini
12 Via Giuseppe Perrotta
259 locals recommend
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.
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.
111 locals recommend
Palazzo Biscari
10 Via Museo Biscari
111 locals recommend
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.
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.
24 locals recommend
University Square
Via Etnea
24 locals recommend
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.
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.
26 locals recommend
Cyclops Islands Marine Protected Area
5D Via Provinciale
26 locals recommend
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.
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.
228 locals recommend
Rifugio Sapienza
Piazzale Rifugio Sapienza
228 locals recommend
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.
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 II
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.
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.
67 locals recommend
Chiesa della Badia di Sant'Agata
182 Via Vittorio Emanuele II
67 locals recommend
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.

Offerta gastronomica

Excellent restaurant that reflects our tradition and our flavors.
7 locals recommend
L'Iska
5 Via Gisira
7 locals recommend
Excellent restaurant that reflects our tradition and our flavors.
Basic restaurant with terrace offering traditional meat, fish and pasta dishes.
17 locals recommend
Vuciata - kitchen market
8 Via Gisira
17 locals recommend
Basic 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 Gisira
Excellent 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.
14 locals recommend
Caffè del Duomo
11/12/13 Piazza del Duomo
14 locals recommend
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.
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 Pardo
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.
Excellent Pizza, among the best in Catania
8 locals recommend
La Capannina
116 112/114
8 locals recommend
Excellent Pizza, among the best in Catania
Great pizza!
21 locals recommend
Sazi e Sani Pizzeria
122 Via Sant'Euplio
21 locals recommend
Great pizza!
The Cascia Restaurant is a must try! Sicilian specialities, local cheeses and cured meats, and excellent pasta.
CaScia
5 Via Giuseppe Garibaldi
The Cascia Restaurant is a must try! Sicilian specialities, local cheeses and cured meats, and excellent pasta.
Great food and drinks
PIZCARIA
Great food and drinks
Excellent Pizza and wine, in addition to the pizza there is a wide choice, all of Sicilian specialties
86 locals recommend
Al Vicolo Pizza&Vino
5 Via del Colosseo
86 locals recommend
Excellent 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.
8 locals recommend
Lido Bikini Beach Catania
82 Via San Giovanni Li Cuti
8 locals recommend
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.
Enjoy the splendid sea of ​​Catania, bring a mask and goggles to admire the seabed and the suggestive natural caves.
7 locals recommend
Molido
96 Viale Ruggero di Lauria
7 locals recommend
Enjoy 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
10 locals recommend
Lido La Risacca
62 Via Antonello da Messina
10 locals recommend
Lido 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.
49 locals recommend
Playa di Catania
Viale Presidente Kennedy
49 locals recommend
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.
I recommend this beach for its cleanliness, the services offered (restaurant, bar and swimming pool) and good value for money.
7 locals recommend
Excelsior Lido Srl
35 Lungo Mare Kennedy
7 locals recommend
I 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 Kennedy
A 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.
8 locals recommend
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171 Via Vittorio Emanuele II
8 locals recommend
Excellent 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.
6 locals recommend
Canusciuti Sicilian Cafe
13 Via della Lettera
6 locals recommend
Excellent 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 Maddalena
Excellent aperitifs, rich in quality products that reflect the Sicilian tradition
Excellent aperitifs, rich in quality products that reflect the Sicilian tradition.
65 locals recommend
Vermut - Enoteca Salumeria Vermouth Bar
35 Via Gemmellaro
65 locals recommend
Excellent 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 Garibaldi
Excellent 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!
55 locals recommend
A Putia Dell'Ostello
3 Piazza Currò
55 locals recommend
RESTAURANT - COCKTAIL BAR IN THE HEART OF CATANIA Very particular inside a cave, with great food and drink!
Pub that often also offers live music Food and Drink
20 locals recommend
The Boozer British Pub
6 Via Caff
20 locals recommend
Pub that often also offers live music Food and Drink
Pub that often also offers live music! Food and Drink
11 locals recommend
Joyce Irish Pub
46 Via Montesano
11 locals recommend
Pub that often also offers live music! Food and Drink
Pub that often also offers live music! Food and Drink
11 locals recommend
La Chiave
70 Via Landolina
11 locals recommend
Pub that often also offers live music! Food and Drink