Antonello And Davide Scaravilli's Guidebook
Sightseeing
It’s the historical city center, don’t miss the Cathedral, the story of the elephant (Symbol of Catania), and the fish market.
Try “Cannolo alla Ricotta” or “Granita” (typical dessert) in one of the bar near by
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Piazza del Duomo, Catania
Piazza del DuomoIt’s the historical city center, don’t miss the Cathedral, the story of the elephant (Symbol of Catania), and the fish market.
Try “Cannolo alla Ricotta” or “Granita” (typical dessert) in one of the bar near by
Walking on Via Etnea is a typical activity of residence especially in the weekend (they only avoid walking here during the summer, they prefer the waterfront)
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Piazza Stesicoro
Piazza StesicoroWalking on Via Etnea is a typical activity of residence especially in the weekend (they only avoid walking here during the summer, they prefer the waterfront)
Teatro Massimo Bellini is the musical heart of Catania. Different types of high-class performances are held continuously and the theater is well-visited. In the square in front of the theater there are a lot of lounge bar where you can drink a beer, a glass of wine or cocktails
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Θέατρο Μάσιμο Μπελίνι
12 Via Giuseppe PerrottaTeatro Massimo Bellini is the musical heart of Catania. Different types of high-class performances are held continuously and the theater is well-visited. In the square in front of the theater there are a lot of lounge bar where you can drink a beer, a glass of wine or cocktails
Etna, Europe’s largest active volcano, stands about 3,300 meters between Catania and Taormina. It erupts regularly, and since 2002 visitors are not allowed to climb to the top of any of its four craters (hiking up is allowed). Regular buses depart for Etna from Catania
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Όρος Αίτνα
Etna, Europe’s largest active volcano, stands about 3,300 meters between Catania and Taormina. It erupts regularly, and since 2002 visitors are not allowed to climb to the top of any of its four craters (hiking up is allowed). Regular buses depart for Etna from Catania
Etnaland consists of three kinds of amusement parks: one Acqua park with water slides and lots of different pools, one Prehistoric park with replicas of dinosaurs and one theme park with roller coasters and rides. Here you can easily spend a whole day.
Tickets: Adults €25, children €20
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Ετναλαντ
Contrada AgnelleriaEtnaland consists of three kinds of amusement parks: one Acqua park with water slides and lots of different pools, one Prehistoric park with replicas of dinosaurs and one theme park with roller coasters and rides. Here you can easily spend a whole day.
Tickets: Adults €25, children €20
Half-away between Catania and Messina lies the picturesque, waterside town of Taormina. It’s situated at elevation, which makes for some splendid views over the water, and has a few pleasant beaches down below (ask for “Isola Bella” in Taormina beach area). A not-to-be-missed attraction is the ancient Greco-Roman theater.
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Taormina Shop
Half-away between Catania and Messina lies the picturesque, waterside town of Taormina. It’s situated at elevation, which makes for some splendid views over the water, and has a few pleasant beaches down below (ask for “Isola Bella” in Taormina beach area). A not-to-be-missed attraction is the ancient Greco-Roman theater.
Food scene
Historical fish market of Catania. Take your time observing vendors in the morning, during the week. “Antica Marina” good restaurant few minutes walking (you will pick fish obviously)
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Αγορά ψαριών της Κατάνιας
Via BottinoHistorical fish market of Catania. Take your time observing vendors in the morning, during the week. “Antica Marina” good restaurant few minutes walking (you will pick fish obviously)
A popular pizza restaurant in Catania where you can choose from a wide array of toppings, and for a different dining experience order your pizza by the meter. The menu also contains a choice of salads, wines, beers and delicious desserts.
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Gisira pizza and drinks CATANIA
62 Via GisiraA popular pizza restaurant in Catania where you can choose from a wide array of toppings, and for a different dining experience order your pizza by the meter. The menu also contains a choice of salads, wines, beers and delicious desserts.
Just a short walk from the Duomo, “Me Cumpari Turiddu” serves food made of regional products – top-notch dishes with meat, fish and pasta, and home-made bread. The restaurant follows the “slow-food” movement and places emphasis on quality.
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Me Cumpari Turiddu
36 Piazza Turi FerroJust a short walk from the Duomo, “Me Cumpari Turiddu” serves food made of regional products – top-notch dishes with meat, fish and pasta, and home-made bread. The restaurant follows the “slow-food” movement and places emphasis on quality.
Le Tre Bocche really allows the marvelous seafood from the region shine in its exquisite dishes, and the fact that restaurant has its own stand on the famous local seafood market is a testament to the quality of the ingredients like no other. Try the unusual, eerie-looking squid ink spaghetti.
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Le Tre Bocche
11 Via IngegnereLe Tre Bocche really allows the marvelous seafood from the region shine in its exquisite dishes, and the fact that restaurant has its own stand on the famous local seafood market is a testament to the quality of the ingredients like no other. Try the unusual, eerie-looking squid ink spaghetti.
Located in the heart of the city and mainly specializes in fish – namely sashimi and sushi, but serves a selection of Japanese delights ranging from grilled meat and fish to dessert. Book in advance to ensure being seated, as the restaurant is quite popular.
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Oxidiana Ristorante Giapponese
4 Via Conte RuggeroLocated in the heart of the city and mainly specializes in fish – namely sashimi and sushi, but serves a selection of Japanese delights ranging from grilled meat and fish to dessert. Book in advance to ensure being seated, as the restaurant is quite popular.
With its location in the heart of the famous Catania fish market, it’s no wonder this street-corner cafe consisting of a counter and threes single tables in the street keeps patrons coming back for more fresh battered seafood cones time after time again. Try the boneless come assortment.
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Scirocco Sicilian Fish Lab
7 Piazza Alonzo di BenedettoWith its location in the heart of the famous Catania fish market, it’s no wonder this street-corner cafe consisting of a counter and threes single tables in the street keeps patrons coming back for more fresh battered seafood cones time after time again. Try the boneless come assortment.