Catania Citywalk Start Stesicoro

Badia Di Sant'Agata

Badia Di Sant'Agata Catania, ITA

Castello Ursino

Cathedral of Catania

The Cathedral of Catania, entitled to St. Agatha, is a church in Catania constructed in 1078-1093, on the ruins of the ancient Roman Achillean Baths, by order of Roger I of Sicily, who had conquered the city from the Islamic emirate of Sicily. At the time it had the appearance of a fortified church (ecclesia munita).

Cattedrale Di Sant'Agata

The Church of the Abbey of Saint Agata is situated near the Cathedral of Catania and is one of the major monuments of Baroque Catania. The abbey stands on the ruins of the ancient church of Saint Agatha. The facade is decorated with palms, lilies and crowns, which are symbols of St. Agatha. The building also features an impressive dome and statues of saints. The interior boasts beautiful religious paintings

Chiesa Santa Chiara

The Church of Saint Chiara in Catania is a lovely church that was built in the late 18th century. It is a perfect example of an octagonal, almost circular-shaped church. You will see some fine religious art, namely, the paintings of ‘St Laurence’ and ‘The Blessed Mary’,

Church of Saint Camillo

Church of Saint Camillo was built in the 18th century. This church represents the Baroque architecture so common on Via Crociferi. There are some added elements of neoclassical style. You will see a staircase that leads directly to the church vestibule and then to an oval hall. The altars inside the church are adorned. The parapet wall is decorated with eighteenth century paintings and a delicate floral decoration.

Convitto Cutelli

Convitto Cutelli is considered a jewel of eighteenth-century architecture of Catania. It exemplifies the specific architecture that appeared in this city after the devastating earthquake in the 17th century. The main façade of the building was built in neoclassical style. There is a circular courtyard, a big clock tower and a monumental marble staircase that leads to the halls

Fishmarket

Catania Fish Market or Pescheria is a must to visit in order to experience the real Sicilian shopping. It is a historical market of the city. It sells all kinds of fresh local food. There are different sea products, meat, fruits and vegetables and olives. You can taste local red wine made in the vineyards that grow at the foot of Mount Etna.

Monastery of St. Nicholas Arena

Monastery of St. Nicholas Arena is situated in the very heart of the historic center of Catania. This large historical and religious complex consists of an old Benedict monastery and of a monumental church built in the 18th century in the style of Roman churches. The complex occupies an area of 100 000 square meters and is considered the second largest monastery in all of Europe. It is a very important monastery that accumulated considerable wealth over the years

Museo Civico Belliniano

Museo Civico Belliniano Catania, ITA

Museo Giovanni Verga

Casa Museo Giovanni Verga Via Sant'Anna 8 Catania, ITA

Odeon

The Odeon of Catania is one of the most significant monuments of ancient Catania. The Odeon exemplifies ancient Roman architecture in Catania. It was built as a semicircular construction that could accommodate 1500 spectators. This Odeon is similar to those funded in other Greek and Roman cities. The building material was mainly lava rock, but also bricks and marble. The orchestra - semicircular space between the auditorium and the stage, was and still is paved with marble.

Palazzo Biscari

Palazzo Biscari Catania, ITA

Palazzo San Giuliano

Palazzo San Giuliano was built in 1738, thus exemplifying the architecture that emerged following the earthquake that devastated Catania. There are several plaques at the entrance that recall the famous guests that have stayed here. Among them were the king of Italy, Vittorio Emanuele III and Queen Elena. The building has been remodeled several times but the external elevations have remained almost the same; only the balustrade that crowns the roof are of another style.

Piazza Duomo - City Hall

City Hall or Municipio is located now in what was Palazzo degli Elefanti. This palace was built in 1696, after the terrible earthquake. There are several balconies, and from one of them Mussolini spoke to people. There is a main courtyard and a second courtyard at the palace that is worth seeing. The building has facades from each of its parts. There is a grand staircase that leads to the main courtyard and 4 porticoes that were built much later at the end of the 18th century.

Porta Della Decima

Porta Della Decima Catania, ITA

Roman Theater of Catania

Roman Theater of Catania is situated next to Odeon and is another example of ancient Roman architecture in Catania. It dates back to 300 B.C. It was built mainly from black lava stones and other materials that make it look like polychrome. Here you can see what is left from the original Theater. Roman buildings of the old Roman city became the foundations for other buildings of the city and today you can see Baroque palaces.

San Benedetto

San Benedetto is a church in Catania. Dedicated to St. Benedict of Nursia, it was built between 1704 and 1713. The church is part of a complex including also the Badia Maggiore and the Badia Minore, connected by a covered bridge over the road. Its mos famous feature is the Angel's Staircase, a marble entrance stair decorated with statues of angels and surrounded by a wrought iron railings. The entrance door, in wood, has panels with Stories of St. Benedict.

San Francesco Borgia

Church of Saint Francis Borgia or Chiesa di San Francesco Borgia is one of the spectacular churches in Catania; it stands next to the Church of St. Benedict. It was built in Baroque and Romanesque styles. There are many things to see, for example, magnificent stairs, Roman style façade and many white marble columns. There are paintings of famous Italian painters from the 18th century at the altars inside the church. The dome is decorated with frescoes that represent the Jesuit order.

San Giuliano

Church of San Giuliano is a must see in Catania as it is considered one of the city’s most beautiful churches. It was constructed in the 18th century and preserved valuable religious art created by famous Italian artists from that era. The church is oval in form. There is an impressive painted dome that illuminates the interior of the church, many different marble statues, a golden altar and other interesting things

Santa Maria Dell'Aiuto

Church of Santa Maria dell'Aiuto is a beautiful church that faces the square with the same name. It boasts splendid artistic architectural features. This church was originally dedicated to St. Peter and later to Santa Maria, as there was a beautiful statue of Madonna on the street close to the church. The statue was placed in the church, which got its name from the statue

Theater Bellini

The Teatro Massimo Bellini is an opera house in Catania. Named after the local-born composer Vincenzo Bellini, it was inaugurated on 31 May 1890 with a performance of the composer's masterwork, Norma. Throughout its history, the opera house has performed almost all of Bellini’s work. In recent years, there has been an infusion of about $2 million, leading to the celebration of the Bellini bicentennial during the 2001 season and to a major renovation of the house.

Via Etnea Shopping

Via Etnea is a paradise for women as it is the main shopping street in Catania. There are many Italian designer shops that offer fashionable clothes and accessories for modern women. There are also many jewelry and watch shops along this street. This shopping street is very popular among tourists and there are always crowds of foreigners shopping.

Villa Cerami

Villa Cerami is an artistically baroque palace and a historical building in Catania. It was built several years after the devastating earthquake of 1693. Today it is the seat of the Faculty of Law of the University of Catania. It rises at the end of Crociferi street. One of the remarkable features of its architecture is the adorned portal that is the entry to a large courtyard of the villa. You will see there the monumental staircase decorated with a fountain