Top Things to do in Province of Catania
10 Historic Sites in Province of Catania That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Province of Catania, Italy including Casa della Musica e della Liuteria Medievale, Castello Normanno, Palazzo Biscari, Chiesa di San Nicolo All'Arena, Scavi Archeologici di Campanarazzu, Piazza Duomo, Castello di Mongialino, Cappella Bonajuto, Cattedrale della Santissima Trinita, Saint Biagio Church - Sant'Agata alla Fornace.
Restaurants in Province of Catania
1. Casa della Musica e della Liuteria Medievale
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5.0 based on 89 reviews
Authentic medieval house, 13th-15th centuries. Luthier's workshop. Musical instruments exhibition: replicas from prehistory to the Middle Ages. Harmonic Planetarium: music and astronomy. The music of the spheres, an acoustic journey through the history of music and astronomy. Please book your visit.
Reviewed By sl198 - San Rafael, United States
Visiting with Giuseppe in his beautiful workshop was a highlight of our trip. We enjoyed learning about his work restoring and designing ancient musical instruments and his theory on the development of music. We often thought of his lessons as we visited the archaeological sites in Sicily, especially the ceramics with paintings of musicians. Randazzo is also a very interesting town. Many of the houses and streets had small art installations. As you are a guest in Giuseppe's home, it is best to call for a reservation. He speaks perfect English. A delightful afternoon in Etna.
2. Castello Normanno
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4.5 based on 1,012 reviews
In a corner of the most beautiful coastline of Catania, four platforms hovers above the rocks offering an elegant relax corner.
Reviewed By alexintaormina - Taormina, Italy
Awesome Castle on black lava rock cliff above the ionian sea. From here was possible see enemy from sea and from land. Today is one place don't forget to see. From the top the view is fantastic. Second my preferences it will be awesome during the storm days when the big waves hit the rock and the little drops of water nebulizer on the air making the atmosphere under the light more mystical
3. Palazzo Biscari
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4.5 based on 459 reviews
The most important private palace in Catania and precious testimony of the Sicilian baroque. The frescoed halls, full of charm and elegance, represent a splendid setting for concerts, meetings, receptions, gala evenings, fashion shows.
Reviewed By Carolbike - White Salmon, United States
The owner is an excellent story teller about the original prince and his family, bringing the history of this well-maintained palazzo to life. It was very interesting.
4. Chiesa di San Nicolo All'Arena
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4.5 based on 212 reviews
Reviewed By ludortravel - Iasi, Romania
It is an astonishing piece of architecture in terms of both size, architectural solutions and emotional impact. It includes also a memorial of the fallen soldiers and not only. The entrance is free and a paid guided tour is available.
5. Scavi Archeologici di Campanarazzu
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4.5 based on 6 reviews
6. Piazza Duomo
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4.5 based on 3,939 reviews
Reviewed By saronic - Zurich, Switzerland
Catania's Piazza del Duomo is definitely the center of the city and probably also its most beautiful square. Besides the Duomo it is surrounded by various attractive buildings like the Palazzo dei Elefanti, which on its backside touches the Piazza Università. Opposite of it, to the south, is the Seminario dei Chierici with - attached to it - the Porta Uzeda. In the center of the square is the city's symbol, a fountain with an elephant surmounted by an obelisk. There are usually plenty of people in the piazza, many obviously using it as a meeting point.
7. Castello di Mongialino
8. Cappella Bonajuto
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4.5 based on 83 reviews
Cappella Bonajuto is one of the few tangible witnesses of a far away era (the Bizantine era), which however may be seen and explored, but mostly lived through the careful management of this corner of history, which has made all this possible. Once here you can choose to visit the chapel and its past, or choose it as an ideal location for your events or important occasions. The experience will take you back in a time that began at the beginning of the VI century A.D. "Cappella Bonajuto: Historical site. A Bizantine monument immersed in the heart of Sicilian Baroque" Walking on Via Vittorio Emanuele, entering its narrow and ancient streets, you'll find one of the strongest monuments of Medieval Catania: Cappella Bonajuto awaits you in all of its reborn splendor to be lived, just as it was in the past. The religious building, dating back to approximately the VI century is found in the 'Civita' neighborhood, and this is where the Chapel resisted the terrible earthquake of 1693. It is rich with repertories from the 400's and from medieval times. The paintings and decorations are very rare. Concerning its original location, the ground level of the building has dropped over two meters due to the earthquakes and lava flow. Salvatore, popularly known as Salvatorella, was integrated in the construction of the home residence of the Bonajuto family in the 4th century. In the 1930's the chapel was renovated by Paolo Orsi and Sebastiano Agati.
9. Cattedrale della Santissima Trinita
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4.5 based on 3 reviews
10. Saint Biagio Church - Sant'Agata alla Fornace
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4.5 based on 94 reviews
Reviewed By ludortravel - Iasi, Romania
Sant'Agata alla Fornace church is a very important place for the people of Catania. The tradition says that here is the place where Saint Agatha, the patron of the city, was tortured. This and many other interesting facts and legends can be learn during the guided tour. It costs only one euro per person and you have the opportunity to learn from passionate young guides like Luca a lot about the saint, about the church and about Catania.
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