Old Town Catania Travel Guide

Catania

A historic stone fortress with arched windows and a central tower.
A castle on a cliff overlooking a lake, surrounded by lush greenery and residential buildings.
A historic building with a dome and statues, surrounded by trees and people.
A historic church with ornate architecture and a clock tower.
A historic building with ornate architecture and a central archway.

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A sailboat on a calm sea with a cityscape and a snow-capped mountain in the background.
Photo by Antonio Torrisi
Open Photo by Antonio Torrisi

Catania Port

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Explore the waterfront in Catania with a trip to Catania Port. Discover the theatre scene and cathedral in this culturally rich area.
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Things to do

Hop on hop off Catania-Acicastello-Acitrezza panoramic bus

Hop on hop off Catania-Acicastello-Acitrezza panoramic bus

£17
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Hop on hop off Catania-Acicastello-Acitrezza panoramic bus
Picture 1 for Activity Catania: Etna Morning Excursion with Tasting and Pickup

Catania: Etna Morning Excursion with Tasting and Pickup

£46
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Catania: Etna Morning Excursion with Tasting and Pickup
From Catania: Mount Etna Sunset Tour with Tasting and Cave

Etna Sunset Tour: Volcano trek, Cave & tasting from Catania

£51
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Etna Sunset Tour: Volcano trek, Cave & tasting from Catania
Catania: Street Food Guided Walking Tour

Catania: Street Food Guided Walking Tour

£51
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Catania: Street Food Guided Walking Tour
WalkingTour CATANIA - discovering the city of lava with a licensed guide

WalkingTour CATANIA - discovering the city of lava with a licensed guide

£17
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
WalkingTour CATANIA - discovering the city of lava with a licensed guide
Mount Etna: Summit Crater Trek with Cable Car

Mount Etna: Summit Crater Trek with Cable Car

£56
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Mount Etna: Summit Crater Trek with Cable Car
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Where to stay in Old Town Catania

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A historic building with a dome and statues, surrounded by trees and people.

Catania City Centre

Unique features of Catania City Centre include the historical sites and theatres. Make a stop by Via Crociferi or Piazza Stesicoro while you're exploring the area.

A beach with footprints, a mountain, and a city in the background.

Contrada Pantano d'Arci

If you're spending some time in Contrada Pantano d'Arci, Catania Beach and Spiaggia della Plaia are top sights worth seeing.

A marina with numerous boats docked at wooden piers.
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Open Photo by gnuckx

Picanello-Ognina-Barriera-Canalicchio

Discover Picanello-Ognina-Barriera-Canalicchio, memorable for its seaside views. Popular attractions in Picanello-Ognina-Barriera-Canalicchio include Lungomare di Ognina and Ionian Sea, and you can see more of the area by hopping on the metro at Galatea Station.

A historic church with ornate architecture and a clock tower.

Civita

If you're spending some time in Civita, Palazzo Biscari and Massimo Bellini Theater are top sights worth seeing.

A rugged volcanic landscape with a winding road, rocky terrain, and distant mountains.

San Giorgio-Librino-San Giuseppe la Rena-Zia Lisa-Villaggio Sant'Agata

San Giorgio-Librino-San Giuseppe la Rena-Zia Lisa-Villaggio Sant'Agata is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Catania Beach or Vaccarizzo Beach.

Old Town Catania Travel Guide

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