Best places: Things to dos in Catania

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SICILYING: Find your Experience in Sicily
Tour operator
👍👍 The expedition to the highest peak of Mount Etna will remain in our memory forever. It was an amazing experience and I recommend it to everyone who feels up to making such an effort. Magnificent views, the lunar landscape of the volcano, and below, the cities and villages of Sicily. The trip was...
4.90 (663 reviews)
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Parco dell'Etna
National park
Established in 1987, this 58-hectare national park features caves, an active volcano & wildlife.
4.70 (19.6K reviews)
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Fountain of the Elephant
Historical landmark
Fountain with a Roman statue of an elephant carved from basalt, now the symbol of the city.
4.70 (9.5K reviews)
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cratères Silvestri
Nature preserve
👍👍 Etna is a fantastic experience you should never miss while you’re in Catania - Sicilia! I recommend you do the visit early morning before 10:00, otherwise it gets crowded like hell. Be prepared with corresponding footwear as it is likely to have snow also late spring. The view of the City of Catania...
4.70 (9.5K reviews)
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Basilica Cattedrale di Sant'Agata
Catholic cathedral
Prominent baroque cathedral known for its columned facade, domed roof, frescoes & paintings.
4.70 (8K reviews)
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Teatro Massimo Bellini
Opera house
Ornate 19th-century theatre with lavish gilt-edged auditorium staging major operas & concerts.
4.70 (5.4K reviews)
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Cathedral of Acireale
Basilica
Landmark 17th-century cathedral with a Baroque interior, ceiling frescoes & a rose window.
4.70 (2.5K reviews)
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Adventure Etna Park
Amusement park
👍 We had a lot of fun here. They have climbing tracks for all ages and difficulties. The park is in a small forest and therefore the temperature is a bit lower. The food supply was okay given that we went there during off-season. Not sure what they have in summer, but there was no salat in the menu. T...
4.70 (2.2K reviews)
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Museo Storico dello Sbarco in Sicilia 1943
History museum
History museum exploring local WWII history through immersive multimedia exhibits.
4.70 (1.3K reviews)
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Excursion Etna - Etna3340
Helicopter tour agency
4.90 (305 reviews)
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Monastero dei Benedettini di San Nicolò l'Arena
Monastery
👍👍 One of our best experience in Catania was the (English) guided tour of the monastery (well, university). You can not really visit without the tour, specially during the summer when the University is closed. The tour costs 9 euros and lasts a out 1h20m. If you go on Saturday (maybe Sunday as well, d...
4.70 (1.1K reviews)
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Torre Del Philosopher
Nature preserve
👍 Breathtaking views. A must see when close to Etna. Beware of very strong winds. You can rent warm clothes in winter.
4.70 (980 reviews)
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Basilica Collegiata di San Sebastiano
Basilica
👍👍 Very nice to see both inside and outside. There are the barocco style decorations from outside.
4.70 (960 reviews)
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Chiesa della Badia di Sant'Agata
Catholic church
Baroque 1700s church on the grounds of a Benedictine abbey, with views of Mt. Etna from its dome.
4.70 (861 reviews)
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Piazza Università
Historical landmark
Plaza flanked by ornate 18th-century buildings & 4 bronze lampposts depicting Catanian legends.
4.60 (7.8K reviews)
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Catania Fish Market
Seafood market
Stairs of volcanic rock lead to this rowdy morning market with fishmongers under colorful umbrellas.
4.60 (7K reviews)
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Staircase of Santa María del Monte
Historical landmark
Iconic urban stairway built in the 1600s & decorated with patterned ceramic tiles in the 1950s.
4.60 (6.7K reviews)
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Castello Normanno - Svevo di Aci Castello
Historical landmark
Ruined Norman stronghold built onto a dramatic seaside rock, with exhibits on past battles & sieges.
4.60 (6.5K reviews)
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Piano Provenzana
Tourist attraction
Elevated alpine landscape offering ski slopes & views of the Etna volcano & Ionian Sea.
4.60 (3.3K reviews)
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Orto Botanico di Catania
Botanical garden
Botanical garden with exotic & native species known for its collection of succulents & palm trees.
4.60 (3.1K reviews)
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