"Catania" Catania by Polly74

Catania has always been considered one of the most
important cities in Sicily.
Subjected to Etna's fickle temperament, Catania has been damaged by lava flows and earthquakes on several occasions. A particularly destructive volcanic eruption in 1669 was followed by a serious earthquake in 1693.
You can find a painting of this eruption inside the Cathedral.

For all its Baroque grandeur, the city is not frequented by the number of tourists who flock to Palermo and even Syracuse and
Taormina, most of whom just briefly pass through Catania on their way to Mount Etna or Syracuse. That's unfortunate because,
like Messina, Catania has a great deal to offer those willing to unveil its historic treasures. Even during a brief itinerary, this
very special city is worth at least a few hours of your time.

You can check with Catania's Tourism Office: they're always organising walk tour of half a day around the City. This will help
you to discover what interesting in Catania without losing time....

CATANIA TOURIST OFFICE:
LARGO PAISIELLO, 5
95100 CATANIA

• Pros:A lot of art
• Cons:Traffic jam
• In a nutshell:Walking around...a great experience!