Catania Things to Do – Attractions and Must See

Catania Things to Do

Catania is a richly intriguing city, and many visitors flock to see it’s history and natural wonders. But if you’re heading that way, you don’t want to waste your time. Previous travelers have a few tips here of Catania things to do and attractions that you simply must see.

Mount Etna

If you love the natural wonders of the world you’ll love seeing the spectacular beauty of Mount Etna. Previous travelers basked in the beauty and power of this mountain, explaining that Mount Etna is the highest volcano in Europe, and its height varies after each eruption due to frequent lava flow and build up. So be advised: it’s said to be the most active volcano in the world. Another interesting fact is the ancient Greeks believed Mount Etna to be the home of Vulcan, their the god of fire. To the Ancient Greeks, every time Mount Etna erupted, it was merely a sign that their god of fire Vulcan was creating weapons for their God of War, Mars. Despite the frequent volcanic activity, people still choose to live in the vicinity of Mount Etna.

Piazza Duomo

Another eager traveler speaks of a beautiful and historic must see part of the city: The historic centre’s main square, Piazza Duomo is a showcase of Catanese architecture. It is naturally dominated by the Baroque facade of the Cathedral on the eastern side, and not too far behind is the lovely Chiesa Sant’Agata alla Badia. Several Baroque palazzi occupy the other three sides: north is Palazzo Municipale (known also Palazzo degli Elefanti), west has Palazzo Zappalà and Palazzo Sammartino Pardo, and south has Palazzo dei Chierici and Museo Diocesano di Catania. The southern side also has Porta Uzeda, one of the old city gates and Fontana dell’Amenano, beyond which is the famous fish market. The centre of the Piazza is decorated with the cherished Fontana dell’Elefante.

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