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Catania, Sicily, Italy

Catania, Sicily Italy

The port of Catania is located on the northeast coast of Sicily in Italy. Catania, the capital of the province of the same name, is located near the volcano of Mount Etna which is still active. The city lives under a constant threat of volcanic eruption. In 1693, the city was completely destroyed by an earthquake. The city was later rebuilt with volcanic stone.

The city of Taormina and its Roman ruins is just over 90 minutes away.

Useful Information

Language

Italian

Tips

The service is included, but it is customary to round up the sum of the bill.

Currency

EUREuro

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XE

Time difference

UTC: 1

from New York: +6h

from San Francisco: +8h

from London: +1h

°C °F

Weather

MonthTemperature (Celsius)Temperature (Fahrenheit)
Precipitations
Minimum
Average
Maximum
(mminch)
January
846
1151
1458
833.25
February
745
1152
1558
632.50
March
948
1356
1763
552.25
April
1253
1661
2068
482.00
May
1660
2068
2476
301.25
June
2068
2576
2984
210.75
July
2373
2882
3290
80.25
August
2374
2882
3290
170.75
September
2069
2475
2882
562.25
October
1763
2068
2475
672.75
November
1355
1661
1967
702.75
December
949
1254
1660
682.75

Where is located the Port of Catania Cruise Terminal

Ships dock at the cruise port of Catania located in the center of the city. You can easily get around on foot to discover the city.

Travelling around the Catania, Sicily Cruise Port

The train Ferrovia Circumetnea goes around Mount Etna and to Riposto in two hours.
Taxis are available at the exit of the port.
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Activities in Catania, Sicily

Neighborhoods

Via Etna

Pedestrian street in the center of the city where you will find many souvenir shops.

Landmarks

Ursino Castle

This massive castle with wide circular towers was built in the 13th century on the initiative of King Frederick II. The museum houses a museum of 19th century paintings.

Cathedral of Sant’agata in Catania

The cathedral dedicated to St. Agatha was destroyed many times during earthquakes. The current baroque style façade was built in marble.

Palazzo Biscari

The most important private palace in Catania and a precious testimony of the Sicilian Baroque.

Historical sites

Catania Archaeological Park

The ruins of these ancient theaters are in the center of the city.

Nature

Mt. Etna volcano

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Mount Etna is the most active volcano in Europe. It is located 30 km from Catania.

Activities

Botanical Garden of Catania

The Botanical Garden of the University of Catania has local and exotic species. There are several varieties of cacti.

Nearby

Taormina

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The city of Taormina is located at an altitude of 200m. Its city center is pedestrianized and it is pleasant to stroll through its alleys to admire the medieval architecture of the city. The city offers splendid views of the sea. The Ancient City Theater is the main point of interest of the city.

Castelmola

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This village built on the ruins of a Norman castle is perched in the mountain above Taormina.