Aci Castello, Catania

Museo Storico dello Sbarco in Sicilia

The Museo Storico dello Sbarco at Le Ciminiere complex recounts the World War II Allied landings in Sicily between 10th July and 8th September 1943

INAF Catania Astrophysical Observatory

Operated by the INAF (National Institute for Astrophysics), the Catania Astrophysical Observatory is an astronomical observatory at the foot of Mount Etna known for its observation and research in solar activity as well as local volcanic movements

Orto Botanico

Also known as the Hortus Botanicus Catinensis, the Orto Botanico is a sprawling botanical garden spread over 16,000 m² in Catania, operated by the University of Catania

Giardino Bellini

Inaugurated in 1883, the Giardino Bellini is the oldest public garden in Catania

Teatro Massimo Bellini

The Teatro Massimo Bellini is an opera house named after renowned local composer Vincenzo Bellini

Palazzo Biscari

Originally built in the 17thcentury by the Paternò Castello di Biscari family, the Palazzo Biscari was renovated and enlarged along the city wall in stages till its completion in 1763 by Francesco Battaglia, blending different architectural styles

Via Etnea

Stretching 3 kilometres from Parco Gioeni in the north to Piazza del Duomo in the south, Via Etnea is Catania's main shopping street

Anfiteatro Romano

Palazzo San Demetrio

The first building to have been rebuilt after the devastating earthquake of 1693, the Palazzo San Demetrio exemplifies Late Baroque architecture

Catania Cathedral

The Catania Cathedral is the seat of the Archbishops of Catania