Catania is the second major city in Sicily after Palermo.
There is a common say, that it is easier to do business in catania than Palermo. Although in my experience the 2 cities are very similar under this respect, I would not necessarily disagree with this statement.
An interesting place to visit is Castello di Ursino, (Ursino castle). Located in Piazza Federico di Svevia, at the end of Via Auteri between Via Plebiscito and Via Garibaldi, it used to be a coastal fortress.
Later, vulcanic eruptions expanded the coastline, and if you go there, you can deem by yourself the extent of this expansion!
Another place worth visiting is the cathedral (Duomo), which goes back to 1090.
A word of caution for tourists, there are not too many restaurants in the centre of the town. If you have the time, try and go to Taormina, a beautiful place on the sea.
Generally speaking Catania has got less crime than Palermo, still, do not cary around valuables or jewellery.
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You don't seem to have written much about it especially seeing as though it is a major city. How about mentioning shopping (my favourite!), accommodation, particular restaurants, things to do/see etc. Hope this helps (if you decide to up-date, I will be happy to re-rate, leave a message in my guestbook, ta!)
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Advantages: The Volcano, the food, the black beach Disadvantages: the horse meat stall in the market (don't buy anything from a butchers with a cute photo of a horse outside!_
womble 09.06.2004 ·
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Advantages: The Volcano, the food, the black beach Disadvantages: the horse meat stall in the market (don't buy anything from a butchers with a cute photo of a horse outside!_
womble 09.06.2004 ·
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