Catania, a Baroque city at the foot of Mount Etna, has a lively historic center rich in artistic and cultural heritage, with squares, churches, and noble palaces. Known for its traditional cuisine, historic markets such as the Pescheria, and cultural events, Catania offers a unique mix of history, urban life, and natural landscapes. Its proximity to Mount Etna allows visitors to combine city experiences with excursions and outdoor activities, making Catania an ideal destination for those seeking culture, nature, and authentic Sicilian experiences.

  • Sentiero Italia

    The Sentiero Italia is a "must" of Italian hiking. A route that crosses the entire Peninsula, from the Alps to [...]

  • Trekking of the Saint. The Etna-Nebrodi Way of Saint Nicholas Politi

    The Trekking of the Saint is the Way of Saint Nicolò Politi, which crosses the territories of the Etna Park [...]

  • Via Francigena Normanna

    The Via Normanna is an important artery of the Sicilian Magna Via Francigena, witnessed since the Middle Ages through original [...]

  • 01/06/2024 00:00 - 06/10/2024 00:00

    Caravaggio: the truth of light

    From 1 June to 6 October 2024, Michelangelo Merisi, known as Caravaggio, will be the exceptional protagonist in Catania with [...]

  • 03/11/2024 00:00 - 03/11/2024 00:00

    Bellini Festival

    Once again this year, the "Maratona Belliniana" returns punctually to Catania on 3 November, the day on which the city [...]

  • 26/05/2024 00:00 - 26/05/2024 00:00

    ADSI National Day

    The Italian Historic Houses Association's National Day is back. Italy's largest diffuse museum reopens its doors on Sunday 26 May [...]

  • 24/05/2024 00:00 - 26/05/2024 00:00

    Nivarata – International Sicilian Granita Festival

    The event will take place along the streets of the city centre of Acireale from 24 to 26 May 2024. Personalities [...]

  • 25/05/2024 00:00 - 26/05/2024 00:00

    Open Cellars

    On 25 and 26 May 2024, Sicilian wine cellars will open wide to welcome wine and food enthusiasts. The Sicilian [...]

  • Via Francigena Fabaria

    The Via Fabaria is an important artery of the Sicilian Magna Via Francigena. Discovered as a result of landscape archaeology [...]