Province of Catania

The Province of Catania stretches along eastern Sicily's coast from Mount Etna's slopes down to the Mediterranean Sea. This region includes 58 municipalities with harbors, mountain villages, and farmland built on volcanic soil.

This province was created in 1860 during Italian unification as a new administrative unit. It brought together territories that had previously been governed by the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies.

The communities here maintain their own Sicilian traditions through local celebrations, handmade pottery, and traditional dishes like pasta alla Norma. You can see these customs woven into daily life as you move between towns.

The Catania-Fontanarossa airport links this region to major European cities. A well-developed road network makes it easy to explore both the coastal towns and mountain villages throughout the area.

Mount Etna, an active volcano, has shaped the landscape here and created mineral-rich soils. These volcanic conditions have made the region ideal for farming and wine production.

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: December 6, 2025 21:31