Location: Centro Catania
Top Things to do in Centro Catania
What to do and see in Centro Catania, Sicily: The Best Sacred & Religious Sites
Catania has been a prize of many empires over the centuries, from Greeks to Romans to Arabs to Normans to Spaniards (to name a few). But its citizens have a more dangerous enemy right in their backyard—Mount Etna, Europe's largest and most active volcano, which destroyed the city with earthquakes and lava flows in 1693. Look closely at the baroque buildings dating from after the eruption—you'll notice a creative use of lava.
Restaurants in Catania
1. Basilica Catedrale Sant'Agata V.M. Catania
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,857 reviews
Reviewed By ArmyRangeratMIT - Wayne, United States
The city of Catania is a wonderful afternoon visit, with parking quite easy right outside the piazza… Heading towards the cathedral you see the iconic statue in the middle of the piazza that quite often symbolizes all of Sicily… Plenty of pictures can be had here and you can walk in almost any direction to find shops and stores… And of course the cathedral looks beautiful in the afternoon sun whether or not you go inside or just enjoy the beauty! Pick a spot to have a bite to eat and enjoy your glass of wine and your good luck finding a lovely afternoon in Catania!
2. Chiesa di San Nicolo All'Arena
Overall Ratings
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.
3. Saint Biagio Church - Sant'Agata alla Fornace
Overall Ratings
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.
4. Basilica Maria Santissima dell'Elemosina
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 19 reviews
Reviewed By 944giorgiog - Washington DC, United States
This church cannot be missed as your stroll along the central spine of the city, via Etnea, and should not be missed, as it is a beautiful Baroque piece. Particularly striking is the facade. We happened to stroll by during the end of a wedding ceremony, which only added flavor to the visit.
5. Chiesa di San Giuliano
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 94 reviews
6. Santuario della Madonna del Carmine
7. Chiesa di San Francesco Borgia
8. Chiesa di Santa Chiara
9. Chiesa San Michele Arcangelo ai Minoriti
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 35 reviews
Reviewed By ludortravel - Iasi, Romania
A nice baroque church on the beautiful street Crocifieri. A surprise was to find out that for a small fee (4 euro) we had the possibility to visit the church and a guided tour in the cupola. The views over Catania and the interesting information from the guide worth both the money and the effort of climbing the step stairs.
10. Moschea della Misericordia
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1 reviews
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