Province of Catania

The Province of Catania spans 3,552 square kilometers along the eastern coast of Sicily, from Mount Etna's slopes to the Mediterranean Sea.

The province emerged as an administrative entity in 1860 during the unification of Italy, incorporating territories previously governed by the Kingdom of Two Sicilies.

The region contains 58 municipalities that maintain distinct Sicilian traditions through local festivals, ceramic crafts, and culinary specialties like pasta alla Norma.

Catania-Fontanarossa International Airport connects the province to major European destinations while an extensive road network links coastal and mountain communities.

Mount Etna's volcanic activity has shaped the province's landscape, creating mineral-rich soil that supports extensive agricultural production and wine cultivation.

Location: Sicily

Inception: 1860

Capital city: Catania

Shares border with: Province of Enna, Province of Messina, Province of Syracuse, Province of Ragusa, Province of Caltanissetta

Website: http://provincia.ct.it

GPS coordinates: 37.51667,15.06667

Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:53