Catania, City in Italy
Catania is the second largest city in Sicily and the 10th largest city in Italy.
Founded in the 8th century BC, Catania has a rich history marked by Greeks, Romans, Byzantines, Arabs, Normans, and Spanish dominations.
The city is known for its baroque architecture and vibrant street markets.
For tourists, Catania can serve as a convenient base to explore Mount Etna, the biggest active volcano in Europe.
In Catania, you'll find a rare elephant statue carved from lava, symbolising the city's resilience towards volcanic eruptions.
Location: Metropolitan City of Catania
Inception: 729
Population: 311584
Elevation above the sea: 7 m
Website: comune.catania.it
Sources: Wikimedia, OpenStreetMap
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Catania is the second largest city in Sicily and the 10th largest city in Italy.
The Elephant Fountain is a black lava stone statue of an elephant, topped with an Egyptian obelisk.
Catania Cathedral, dedicated to Saint Agatha, is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Catania, Sicily.
Castello Ursino is a castle in Catania, Italy, built between 1239 and 1250 as a royal castle of Emperor Frederick II.
The Teatro Massimo Bellini is an opera house in Catania, Italy.
The Monastery of San Nicolò l'Arena in Catania is one of the largest Benedictine monasteries in Europe.
Palazzo Biscari features ornate architecture and lavish interior decorations.
The Roman amphitheatre of Catania is a historical landmark in the heart of Catania, Sicily.
San Nicolò l'Arena is a prominent church located in Catania, Sicily.
The Fontana dell'Amenano is a prominent baroque fountain located in Catania.
Porta Giuseppe Garibaldi is a triumphal arch in Catania, Italy.
