Catania, Sicily's second largest city, is an ancient port city on the east coast. It lies at the foot of the highest active volcano in Europe, the Etna and is also called the "black pearl". 

The city's wide central square, Piazza del Duomo, is home to the Fontana dell'Elefante statue and ornate cathedral Cattedrale di Sant'Agata, as well as La Pescheria fish market, surrounded by seafood restaurants.

Important sights are also: Via Etnea, the shopping mile in the center of Catania, which leads from the port to the foot of Mount Etna; Chiesa della Badia di Sant'Agata with a splendid panorama; Teatro Romano, Piazza Universitá, Ursino Castle, the Monastero dei Benedettini, or the Giardino Bellini, the oldest park in Catania.

Explore them with our local guides and learn a lot of interesting things about Catania and sicilian lifestyle.