Catania, Baroque coastal city in eastern Sicily, Italy
The historic center of Catania features stark black and white buildings constructed from volcanic stone and limestone along the Ionian Sea coast.
Following the devastating earthquake of 1693, Catania underwent complete reconstruction, resulting in an architectural collection that earned UNESCO World Heritage recognition.
The University of Catania, established in 1434, maintains its status as Sicily's oldest educational institution and continues to operate in historical buildings across the city.
The La Pescheria fish market, located behind the cathedral, operates every morning except Sunday, offering fresh seafood and local produce from regional vendors.
The Ursino Castle, built in the 13th century on a coastal cliff, now stands 1.5 kilometers inland due to lava flows from Mount Etna altering the coastline.
Location: Metropolitan City of Catania
Inception: 729
Elevation above the sea: 7 m
Part of: Late Baroque Towns of the Val di Noto
Shares border with: Aci Castello, Carlentini, Gravina di Catania, Mascalucia, Misterbianco, Motta Sant'Anastasia, San Pietro Clarenza, Tremestieri Etneo, Belpasso, San Gregorio di Catania, Sant'Agata li Battiati, Lentini
Address: Catania, Metropolitan city of Catania, Italy 95121–95131 Catania 95121–95131 Catania
Website: https://comune.catania.it
GPS coordinates: 37.50267,15.08727
Latest update: June 3, 2025 16:31
Province of Catania
2.4 km
Elephant Fountain
25 m
Catania Cathedral
86 m
Castello Ursino
484 m
Giardino Bellini
992 m
Roman Theatre of Catania
323 m
Teatro Massimo Bellini
293 m
Monastery of San Nicolò l'Arena
615 m
Palazzo Biscari
287 m
Roman amphitheatre of Catania
547 m
San Nicolò l'Arena
628 m
Fontana dell'Amenano
76 m
Porta Giuseppe Garibaldi
1.2 km
Palazzo degli Elefanti
52 m
Chiesa della Badia di Sant'Agata
85 m
Pozzo di Gammazita
294 m
Basilica della Collegiata
184 m
Riserva naturale Oasi del Simeto
11.5 km
Terme Achilliane
67 m
Motta St. Anastasia German military cemetery
9 km
San Benedetto, Catania
272 m
Porta Uzeda
101 m
Archi della Marina
326 m
Trade fair center the Smokestacks
1.5 km
Piscaria
101 m
Odeon of Catania
393 m
Chiesa di Sant'Agata la Vetere
579 m
Terme della Rotonda
428 mReviews
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