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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.
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from New York: +6h
from San Francisco: +8h
from London: +1h
The service is included, but it is customary to round up the sum of the bill.
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Pedestrian street in the center of the city where you will find many souvenir shops.
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.
The cathedral dedicated to St. Agatha was destroyed many times during earthquakes. The current baroque style façade was built in marble.
The most important private palace in Catania and a precious testimony of the Sicilian Baroque.
The ruins of these ancient theaters are in the center of the city.
Mount Etna is the most active volcano in Europe. It is located 30 km from Catania.
The Botanical Garden of the University of Catania has local and exotic species. There are several varieties of cacti.
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.
This village built on the ruins of a Norman castle is perched in the mountain above Taormina.
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