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What to see and do in Catania
The places not to miss, practical tips and the tickets to visit them.
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Catania is a baroque city in black lava stone, at the foot of Etna. It has a famous fish market, a square with the Elephant fountain and a lively nightlife.
Practical tips
- Try pasta alla Norma, granita with a brioche and the arancino.
- The fish market is best early in the morning.
- With a day more you can climb Etna on an organised excursion.
When to go
Spring and autumn; in summer it is very hot, but the sea is close.
The places not to miss in Catania
Piazza del Duomo and the Elephant Fountain
The baroque square with the lava elephant statue, the symbol of the city.
The Cathedral of Sant’Agata
The baroque cathedral dedicated to the patron saint, with a theatrical façade.
Via Etnea
The long shopping street that points straight to Etna.
The Pescheria
The fish market, spectacular for colours, voices and smells.
The Roman Theatre and Odeon
Two ancient theatres hidden among the houses, in the old town.
Ursino Castle
The Swabian castle, now a civic museum, surrounded by the centre.
The Benedictine Monastery
One of the largest monasteries in Europe, now home of the University.
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