Places to visit

Located in the central area of Catania, just 50 meters from Piazza Vincenzo Bellini, from here you can easily walk to the Cathedral of Sant'Agata (Piazza Duomo), the Roman Amphitheater, the Villa Bellini, the Giovanni Verga House Museum, and find yourself in the streets of the iconic Pescheria di Catania among the scents and delights of typical Sicilian cuisine.

Piazza Vincenzo Bellini or also called PiazzaTeatro Massimo in Catania is famous for the Teatro Massimo Bellini, an important theater building dedicated to the Catanese composer Vincenzo Bellini, in the evening it is frequented by many people thanks to the various restaurants and pubs.

Via Etnea is worth a stop for the traveler who doesn't mind a moment of shopping and relaxation during his days. The name of the road derives from the fact that, with its three kilometers in length, it winds in the direction of Etna.

Piazza del Duomo, the heart of the city. Here you can admire the splendid Cathedral of Sant'Agata, one of the most important churches in Sicily, built in the 13th century in Norman Gothic style. Furthermore there is the symbol of Catania "The elephant fountain"

we recommend a visit to Villa Bellini and its splendid gardens, which cover an area of over sixty thousand square meters, hosting over one hundred botanical species. Among tall trees, fountains and benches, you are spoiled for choice to enjoy a moment of relaxation.

The Ursino castle in Catania was built by Frederick II of Swabia in the 13th century. The manor had a certain visibility during the Sicilian Vespers, as the seat of parliament and, later, residence of the kings of Sicily of the Aragonese dynasty including Frederick III. Today it is home to the city's civic museum

We recommend a visit to Etna, the largest active volcano in Europe. It is possible to organize excursions and climb to an altitude of 2900, to the philosopher's tower, using the cable car. Another possibility is to go up with off-road vehicles.

Aci Trezza is famous for its majestic Faraglioni dei Ciclopi, imposing rocks of volcanic origin which, according to legend, were thrown by Polyphemus against Ulysses. In addition to being a unique natural spectacle, the area is part of the Ciclopi Islands Marine Nature Reserve, a paradise for sea lovers.

An hour away by car it is possible to reach Taormina. The city is known for the Ancient Theater of Taormina, an ancient Greco-Roman theater still in operation today. Near the theater, the cliffs that descend to the sea form coves with sandy beaches. A narrow strip of sand connects to tiny Isola Bella, which is a nature reserve.

At a distance of 1 hour by car you can easily reach the city of Syracuse, famous throughout the world for its Greek theatre, the very rich Archaeological Park and the picturesque island of Ortigia, this city is certainly one of the most popular tourist destinations in Sicily