Catania, a Baroque city at the foot of Mount Etna, has a lively historic center rich in artistic and cultural heritage, with squares, churches, and noble palaces. Known for its traditional cuisine, historic markets such as the Pescheria, and cultural events, Catania offers a unique mix of history, urban life, and natural landscapes. Its proximity to Mount Etna allows visitors to combine city experiences with excursions and outdoor activities, making Catania an ideal destination for those seeking culture, nature, and authentic Sicilian experiences.
Archaeological parks in Sicily
The Archaeological Park is a magical place where the interweaving of culture and environment is presented in its most fascinating [...]
Ancient Theatre of Catania
Everything's waiting to be discovered in Catania, a place that is at once exciting and contradictory, with its bold baroque [...]
The Sicilian Prickly Pear
The history of opuntia ficus indica, the botanical name for the prickly pear, goes back to the fifteenth century, when [...]
Sicilian red oranges
Sicily is the land of oranges, a land full of flowers whose fragrance fills the air in spring... (Guy de [...]
Militello Val di Catania
"Sicily is a country of oranges, whose springtime air is perfumed. Yet what makes it a special place in the [...]
Santa Maria La Scala
A fishing village clinging to the black lava cliff – the perfect backdrop to the typical colourful boats – Santa [...]
Sicily’s Vie Francigene
They're called Sicily's Vie Francigene and, like those which led from France to Rome, they're ancient roads travelled by pilgrims [...]
Sicily, between history and culture
Let's discover Sicily's unique and evocative locations following the tracks of this Historical and Cultural Itinerary. This guide will give [...]
Rice zeppole
Sicilian rice zeppole (a sweet treat originating in Catania) are rice fritters invented by the nuns of the Benedictine Monastery [...]
