{"id":692,"date":"2025-01-04T11:05:00","date_gmt":"2025-01-04T10:05:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/?p=692"},"modified":"2025-07-07T13:13:53","modified_gmt":"2025-07-07T11:13:53","slug":"katania","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/en\/catania\/","title":{"rendered":"Catania - attractions, sightseeing, beaches. Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Catania is the second largest city in Sicily. It is located at the foot of Mount Etna, the largest volcano in Europe, which is still active, and visiting it is one of Catania's biggest attractions. Catania is highly controversial because in many parts of the city the buildings are neglected and shabby, and on the outskirts one can see the prevailing poverty. Added to this is the ubiquitous garbage, found even in the very center of the city. Catania's climate is very similar to <a href=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/en\/neapol\/\">Naples<\/a>. The city is certainly peculiar. But despite this, Catania is a very popular destination among tourists, including those from Poland. We can get here by cheap airlines for as little as a few dozen zlotys. Ryanair and Wizzair airlines offer cheap flights to Catania from Katowice, Krakow and Warsaw airports. We spent less than 3 days in Catania (including sightseeing on Mount Etna) and I consider this time sufficient. Catania is an excellent destination for a weekend city break.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-white ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">TABLE OF CONTENTS<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/en\/catania\/#Historia_Katanii\" >History of Catania<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/en\/catania\/#Atrakcje_%E2%80%93_co_zobaczyc_i_robic_w_Katanii\" >Attractions - what to see and do in Catania?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/en\/catania\/#Piazza_del_Duomo_%E2%80%93_plac_katedralny\" >Piazza del Duomo - cathedral square<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/en\/catania\/#Fontana_dellElefante\" >Fontana dell'Elefante<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/en\/catania\/#Bazylika_sw_Agaty_Basilica_Cattedrale_di_SantAgata\" >Basilica Cattedrale di Sant'Agata (Basilica of St. Agatha).<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/en\/catania\/#Fontana_dellAmenano\" >Fontana dell'Amenano<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/en\/catania\/#Targ_rybny_La_Pescheria\" >La Pescheria fish market<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/en\/catania\/#Najlepszy_punkt_widokowy_Chiesa_della_Badia_di_SantAgata\" >Best viewpoint: Chiesa della Badia di Sant'Agata<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/en\/catania\/#Piazza_Universita\" >Piazza Universit\u00e0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/en\/catania\/#Basilica_della_Collegiata\" >Basilica della Collegiata<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/en\/catania\/#Via_Etnea\" >Via Etnea<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/en\/catania\/#Ruiny_amfiteatru_rzymskego\" >Roman amphitheater ruins<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/en\/catania\/#Ogrody_Belliniego\" >Bellini Gardens<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/en\/catania\/#Co_jeszcze_zobaczyc_bedac_w_Katanii\" >What else to see while in Catania?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/en\/catania\/#Castello_Ursino\" >Castello Ursino<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/en\/catania\/#Palazzo_Biscari\" >Palazzo Biscari<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/en\/catania\/#Wycieczka_na_Etne\" >Excursion to Mount Etna<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/en\/catania\/#Wycieczka_do_Taorminy\" >Trip to Taormina<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/en\/catania\/#Swieto_sw_Agaty_%E2%80%93_patronki_Katanii\" >Feast of St. Agatha - patron saint of Catania<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/en\/catania\/#Katania_%E2%80%93_plaze\" >Catania - beaches<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/en\/catania\/#Jak_dojechac_do_Katanii\" >How to get to Catania?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/en\/catania\/#Samolotem_do_Katanii\" >By plane to Catania<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/en\/catania\/#Podroz_samochodem\" >Travel by car<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/en\/catania\/#Komunikacja_miejska_w_Katanii\" >Public transport in Catania<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/en\/catania\/#Katania_%E2%80%93_pogoda\" >Catania - weather<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/en\/catania\/#Co_kupic_i_przywiezc_z_Katanii\" >What to buy and bring back from Catania?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/en\/catania\/#Gdzie_zjesc_w_Katanii_Sprawdzone_miejsca\" >Where to eat in Catania? Proven places!<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/en\/catania\/#Kawiarnia_Vancu\" >Vancu Caf\u00e9<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/en\/catania\/#Trattoria_del_Cavaliere\" >Trattoria del Cavaliere<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/en\/catania\/#Pasticceria_Giuffrida\" >Pasticceria Giuffrida<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/en\/catania\/#Noclegi_w_Katanii\" >Accommodation in Catania<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Historia_Katanii\"><\/span>History of Catania<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Catania was probably founded in the 8th century BC as a Greek colony. At first it developed intensively, but after the fall of the Roman Empire the city was captured by Arab forces. Eventually, however, it was captured by the armies of the Holy Roman Empire, and then Frederick II of Sicily took power. From then on, Catania began to grow again, and by 1445 there was a local university. Unfortunately, in the 17th century, part of the city was destroyed by the eruption of the Etna volcano and later by an earthquake. It is considered that these events changed the city. As a result, it was possible to redesign it from scratch. It was then that a style called Sicilian Baroque was created, which is clearly visible in Catania.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Atrakcje_%E2%80%93_co_zobaczyc_i_robic_w_Katanii\"><\/span>Attractions - what to see and do in Catania?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Most of the attractions in Catania itself are located quite close to each other. We can easily explore the city on foot, and if necessary we can use public transportation - bus and metro. We started our tour of Catania from the main point of the city - Piazza del Duomo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Piazza_del_Duomo_%E2%80%93_plac_katedralny\"><\/span>Piazza del Duomo - cathedral square<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Piazza del Duomo is the main square in Catania located at the intersection of via Giuseppe Garibaldi and via Etnea. Originally built in the 11th century, it was destroyed by a tragic earthquake in 1693. The famous Sicilian architect Giovanni Battista Vaccarini was responsible for rebuilding the square a few years later. It is to him that we owe the current appearance of the Piazza del Duomo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DSCF2527-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"715\" src=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DSCF2527-2-1024x715.jpg\" alt=\"Piazza del Duomo in Catania\" class=\"wp-image-1294\" srcset=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DSCF2527-2-1024x715.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DSCF2527-2-300x209.jpg 300w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DSCF2527-2.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Piazza del Duomo in Catania (photo: viaitalia.co.uk)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fontana_dellElefante\"><\/span>Fontana dell'Elefante<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In the central part of the cathedral square is the famous Fontana dell'Elefante, a fountain with an elephant carved in basalt, which is also the symbol of the city of Catania. The fountain was built in 1736 and was designed by the aforementioned architect Giovanni Battista Vaccarini.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DSCF2546.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"570\" src=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DSCF2546-1024x570.jpg\" alt=\"Fontana dell&#039;Elefante in Catania\" class=\"wp-image-1299\" srcset=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DSCF2546-1024x570.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DSCF2546-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DSCF2546-1536x855.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DSCF2546.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Fontana dell'Elefante in the Piazza del Duomo in Catania (photo: viaitalia.co.uk)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bazylika_sw_Agaty_Basilica_Cattedrale_di_SantAgata\"><\/span>Basilica of St. Agatha (<strong>Basilica Cattedrale di Sant'Agata<\/strong>)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the biggest attractions in Catania, which is also located in Piazza del Duomo, is the Basilica of St. Agatha. It is perhaps the most distinctive building in the cathedral square. Originally built between 1078 and 1093, the basilica was destroyed by repeated earthquakes, but was eventually rebuilt in the 17th century. The cathedral's facade is three-tiered and decorated by numerous columns and sculptures. It was made of white marble. The doors of the cathedral depict the figure of St. Agatha. They show scenes from the life and martyrdom of the patroness of Catania. The cathedral has a Latin cross plan. It consists of a nave and two side aisles. The cathedral houses a statue of Vincenzo Bellini, as well as numerous tombs of members of the Norman, Swabian and Antagonian royal families. It is one of the most popular attractions in all of Catania. You can enter it for free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DSCF3036.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DSCF3036-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Interior of the Basilica of St. Agatha in Catania.\" class=\"wp-image-1315\" srcset=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DSCF3036-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DSCF3036-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DSCF3036-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DSCF3036-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DSCF3036.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Interior of the Basilica of St. Agatha in Catania (photo viaitalia.co.uk).<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fontana_dellAmenano\"><\/span>Fontana dell'Amenano<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In the cathedral square you'll also find another fountain, which is also the entrance to Catania's famous La Pescheria fish market. The Fountain dell'Amenano was built in 1867 by the famous sculptor Tito Angelini.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DSCF2531.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DSCF2531-1024x700.jpg\" alt=\"Fontana dell&#039;Amenano in Catania\" class=\"wp-image-1323\" srcset=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DSCF2531-1024x700.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DSCF2531-300x205.jpg 300w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DSCF2531-768x525.jpg 768w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DSCF2531-1536x1050.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DSCF2531.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Fontana dell'Amenano (photo viaitalia.co.uk)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Targ_rybny_La_Pescheria\"><\/span>La Pescheria fish market<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>An undoubted attraction of Catania is La Pescheria, or the fish market. Here you can buy fresh fish and seafood, so typical of Sicilian cuisine. The market is located near the Piazza del Duomo, just behind the aforementioned fountain dell'Amenano. It is a unique place. There is an omnipresent bustle and harmony, and the peculiar smell remains long after the trading is over. La Pescheria fish market operates from 7 am until early afternoon. The best time to go there is first thing in the morning, when trading is just beginning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DSCF2679.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DSCF2679-1024x720.jpg\" alt=\"La Pescheria fish market in Catania\" class=\"wp-image-1326\" srcset=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DSCF2679-1024x720.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DSCF2679-300x211.jpg 300w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DSCF2679-768x540.jpg 768w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DSCF2679-1536x1080.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DSCF2679.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>La Pescheria fish market shortly before opening (photo viaitalia.co.uk)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/IMG_7232.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"601\" src=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/IMG_7232-1024x601.jpg\" alt=\"Vendor at a fish market in Catania\" class=\"wp-image-1328\" srcset=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/IMG_7232-1024x601.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/IMG_7232-300x176.jpg 300w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/IMG_7232-768x451.jpg 768w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/IMG_7232.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>A vendor at a fish market in Catania (photo viaitalia.co.uk)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Najlepszy_punkt_widokowy_Chiesa_della_Badia_di_SantAgata\"><\/span>Best viewpoint: Chiesa della Badia di Sant'Agata<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Another of Sicily's Baroque symbols is the Church della Badia di Sant'Agata, located near the Piazza del Duomo. It was also designed by Giovanni Battista Vaccarini after the church that stood here was destroyed in an earthquake in 1693. The attraction is both the building and the observation deck on the dome, which offers a unique panoramic view of Catania and Mount Etna. If you have the opportunity, go there, preferably as soon as it opens! It is the only such vantage point in Catania. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The entrance ticket to the dome is only 5\u20ac. We can enter every day before noon from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and in the afternoon from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The exception is Sunday, where afternoon entry is possible from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DSCF3027.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DSCF3027-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Chiesa della Badia di Sant&#039;Agata\" class=\"wp-image-1333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DSCF3027-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DSCF3027-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DSCF3027-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DSCF3027-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DSCF3027-270x180.jpg 270w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DSCF3027-770x515.jpg 770w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DSCF3027.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Chiesa della Badia di Sant'Agata and dome with viewpoint (photo viaitalia.co.uk)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Piazza_Universita\"><\/span>Piazza Universit\u00e0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Near the Piazza del Duomo is another representative square, the Piazza Universit\u00e0. This place is also home to the ubiquitous Sicilian Baroque. Next to the square is the university building. While in this place, pay attention to the 4 characteristic lanterns on the corners of the square. Their shafts are 4 statues from folk tales of Catania. The square is lined with lava stone, and the city's coat of arms is displayed in the center. During the summer season, the square becomes the center of Catania's nightlife.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DSCF2554.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DSCF2554-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Piazza Universit\u00e0 in Catania\" class=\"wp-image-1339\" srcset=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DSCF2554-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DSCF2554-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DSCF2554-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DSCF2554-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DSCF2554-270x180.jpg 270w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DSCF2554-770x515.jpg 770w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DSCF2554.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Piazza Universit\u00e0 (photo: viaitalia.pl)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DSCF2637.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DSCF2637-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Nightlife just off Piazza Universit\u00e0\" class=\"wp-image-1393\" srcset=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DSCF2637-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DSCF2637-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DSCF2637-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DSCF2637-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DSCF2637-270x180.jpg 270w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DSCF2637-770x515.jpg 770w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DSCF2637.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Nightlife just off Piazza Universit\u00e0 (photo viaitalia.co.uk)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Basilica_della_Collegiata\"><\/span>Basilica della Collegiata<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Walking further, we come upon a beautiful basilica that was built in the early Middle Ages. It is another example of Sicilian Baroque. It was designed by Angelo Italia. Initially, like most monuments in the city, it was destroyed by an earthquake that occurred in 1693, after which the orientation of the building was changed so that it faces the street. Inside the basilica there is one main nave, and two side aisles. They are divided by pilasters and apses. There are also frescoes created by Giuseppe Sciuti. They depict scenes from the life of Mary, angels and saints.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DSCF2562-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"677\" src=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DSCF2562-2-1024x677.jpg\" alt=\"Basilica della Collegiata\" class=\"wp-image-1340\" srcset=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DSCF2562-2-1024x677.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DSCF2562-2-300x198.jpg 300w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DSCF2562-2-768x507.jpg 768w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DSCF2562-2-270x180.jpg 270w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DSCF2562-2-370x245.jpg 370w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DSCF2562-2.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Basilica della Collegiata (photo viaitalia.pl)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Via_Etnea\"><\/span>Via Etnea<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The described Piazza Universit\u00e0 and Basilica della Collegiata are located on one of Catania's most important streets - via Etnea. The street stretches for more than 3 km, there are numerous pubs, restaurants and stores along it. On top of that, there is a wonderful view of Etna. A perfect place for a walk! We, tired of sightseeing so far and the prevailing heat in June, recuperated by drinking delicious freshly squeezed juice just on Via Etnea!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DSCF2575.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DSCF2575-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Orange and pomegranate juice vendor\" class=\"wp-image-1343\" srcset=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DSCF2575-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DSCF2575-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DSCF2575-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DSCF2575-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DSCF2575-270x180.jpg 270w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DSCF2575-770x515.jpg 770w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DSCF2575.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>A gentleman selling delicious fresh orange and pomegranate juice on Via Etnea (photo viaitalia.co.uk)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DSCF2625.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DSCF2625-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Via Etnea in Catania\" class=\"wp-image-1394\" srcset=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DSCF2625-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DSCF2625-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DSCF2625-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DSCF2625-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DSCF2625-270x180.jpg 270w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DSCF2625-770x515.jpg 770w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DSCF2625.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Via Etnea in the early evening. Smoky Etna in the background (photo viaitalia.co.uk)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ruiny_amfiteatru_rzymskego\"><\/span>Ruins <strong>Roman amphitheater<\/strong>ego<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Continuing along via Etnea, we come to the ruins of the Roman amphitheater located in Piazza Stesicoro.  This amphitheater was built in the 2nd century and once could accommodate nearly 15,000 spectators. Today we can admire the remains, which are located in the historic center of Catania. They are only fragments, and some of them are located under the historic streets of the city. It is worth mentioning that during World War II it served as a shelter. Entrance to the amphitheater and sightseeing is free. It is an ideal place to visit not only for history lovers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DSCF2586.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"698\" src=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DSCF2586-1024x698.jpg\" alt=\"Ruins of the Roman amphitheater in Catania\" class=\"wp-image-1347\" srcset=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DSCF2586-1024x698.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DSCF2586-300x205.jpg 300w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DSCF2586-768x524.jpg 768w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DSCF2586-1536x1047.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DSCF2586.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Roman amphitheater (photo: viaitalia.co.uk)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ogrody_Belliniego\"><\/span><strong>Bellini Gardens<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Continuing the walk along via Etnea street you will reach the green heart of the city. This is the Bellini Gardens. A perfect place to relax from the hustle and bustle of the city and admire the exotic plants and sculptures.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DSCF3018.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"653\" src=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DSCF3018-1024x653.jpg\" alt=\"Bellini Gardens\" class=\"wp-image-1348\" srcset=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DSCF3018-1024x653.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DSCF3018-300x191.jpg 300w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DSCF3018-768x490.jpg 768w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DSCF3018.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Bellini Gardens (photo viaitalia.co.uk)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Co_jeszcze_zobaczyc_bedac_w_Katanii\"><\/span>What else to see while in Catania?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Castello_Ursino\"><\/span>Castello Ursino<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In another part of the city, about 500m from the Piazza del Duomo where we began our tour is Castello Ursino, a castle built between 1239 and 1250, built on the orders of King Frederick II of Sicily. It once served as a royal residence and later as a prison. Importantly, it was one of the few monuments to survive the 1693 earthquake. However, as a result of this event and the eruption of the Etna volcano, the castle changed its location. It was originally located on a cliff, right next to the sea. However, as a result of these events, it is now located one kilometer inland. It has served as an art museum since 1934 until today. It houses numerous artifacts, paintings and sculptures. Among them: a lion-skinned statue of Hercules or a fragment of a frieze depicting Apollo and Artemis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DSCF2659.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DSCF2659-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Castello Ursino\" class=\"wp-image-1351\" srcset=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DSCF2659-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DSCF2659-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DSCF2659-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DSCF2659-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DSCF2659-270x180.jpg 270w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DSCF2659-770x515.jpg 770w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DSCF2659.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Castello Ursino (photo: viaitalia.co.uk)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Palazzo_Biscari\"><\/span>Palazzo Biscari<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the most beautiful private palace in Catania, whose construction was completed in 1763. The interior is characterized by splendor and is richly decorated. There are numerous frescoes painted by Matteo Desiderato and Sebastiano Lo Monaco. Today, the palace hosts concerts, exhibitions, fashion shows and even weddings. Wanting to visit Palazzo Biscari, it is best to take advantage of the organized guided tours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wycieczka_na_Etne\"><\/span>Excursion to Mount Etna<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/en\/etna\/\">Etna volcano<\/a> is undoubtedly one of the most popular attractions in this city, as well as in Sicily itself. We wrote about the trip to Mount Etna in detail in our separate article, which you can find <a href=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/etna\/\">here<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Etna is Europe's largest active volcano, which was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2012. A person should devote a day to visiting Etna. We did just that and did not return to Catania until the evening, around 6 pm.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/etna\/\">\ud83d\udc49 Read our guide about a trip to etna<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DSCF2848-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DSCF2848-2-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Central Craters on Etna\" class=\"wp-image-1255\" srcset=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DSCF2848-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DSCF2848-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DSCF2848-2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DSCF2848-2-270x180.jpg 270w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DSCF2848-2-770x515.jpg 770w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DSCF2848-2.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Etna (photo: viaitalia.co.uk)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wycieczka_do_Taorminy\"><\/span>Trip to Taormina<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While in Catania, a trip to Taormina is also worthwhile. It is a town about 55 kilometers from Catania. It is primarily famous for the Greek Theater, which was carved into the rock and later rebuilt by the Romans. It is one of the most beautiful monuments in the area. The easiest way to get there is by train. The trip will take us more than an hour. We got there by rented car.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Swieto_sw_Agaty_%E2%80%93_patronki_Katanii\"><\/span>Feast of St. Agatha - patron saint of Catania<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Also worth mentioning is the patron saint of the city of Catania, namely St. Agatha. Her feast is celebrated every year on February 5, which is considered one of the most interesting events in the city. When planning a trip to Catania, it is worth considering the date of this celebration and participating in it. It will certainly be an amazing experience. Now a few words about the patroness herself. Saint Agatha was born around the 3rd century. She came from a wealthy family and from childhood felt a strong need to serve Christ. With her beauty she attracted the attention of the governor of Sicily, who proposed marriage to her. However, Agatha refused, causing the governor to imprison and torture her. The girl eventually died on February 5, 251. A year after this event, the lives of the inhabitants were disturbed by the eruption of Etna. They went to Agatha's tomb, taking the red veil with which she was wrapped during her torture and left it in front of the city walls. Then a miracle occurred. Lava flowing from the volcano bypassed Catania and saved the inhabitants. Since then, Agatha has been recognized as a saint, and the <strong>February 5 is a day of celebration in her honor<\/strong>. Then the city is illuminated, and the image of the city's patron saint appears on store windows. During the holiday you can watch a fireworks display, then there is also a procession. It is a holiday extremely solemnly celebrated by the people of Catania.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Katania_%E2%80%93_plaze\"><\/span>Catania - beaches<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Catania is not an ideal place for beachcombing. The longest and most popular sandy beach in Catania is the large, sandy city beach <strong>Playa di Catania<\/strong>. It is located approx. 2 km from the city center, but easily accessible by public transportation. Playa di Catania contains parts of the public beach and paid beaches with numerous facilities for tourists. There are bars, restaurants in the area, and events are held there during the summer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/IMG_7349-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"740\" src=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/IMG_7349-2-1024x740.jpg\" alt=\"The beach in Catania\" class=\"wp-image-1363\" srcset=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/IMG_7349-2-1024x740.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/IMG_7349-2-300x217.jpg 300w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/IMG_7349-2-768x555.jpg 768w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/IMG_7349-2.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Catania city beach (photo: viaitalia.co.uk)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Jak_dojechac_do_Katanii\"><\/span>How to get to Catania?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Samolotem_do_Katanii\"><\/span>By plane to Catania<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Wanting to get to Catania, we can choose to fly by plane or travel by our own car. The fastest and definitely cheaper solution will be, of course, a plane flight. Tickets can be found <strong>starting at 39 PLN<\/strong>. Ryanair and Wizzair airlines offer flights to Catania from Katowice, Krakow and Warsaw. <a href=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/en\/airport-catania\/\">Catania Airport<\/a> It is located about 5 kilometers from the city center, which is a considerable convenience, since theoretically you can even get there on foot. However, if we want to use a means of transportation, we can rent our own car (more on how to do it <a href=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/jak-wypozyczyc-samochod-we-wloszech\/\">we wrote in our guide<\/a>), get by cab, or by ALIBUS bus. We wrote a separate article about how to get from the airport to the center of Catania.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/lotnisko-katania\/\">\ud83d\udc49 see how to get from catania airport to downtown<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Podroz_samochodem\"><\/span>Travel by car<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To get to Catania you can also choose to travel by your own car. This will be an ideal option for those who like sightseeing, because we can stop practically everywhere along the way, which makes it much easier for us to get to know not only Italian but also European cities. Going to Catania, we must remember that we will get to the island only by ferry, of course, but first, we will have to cross a large part of Italy. Ferries to Catania depart from Naples and Salerno, and the route to these cities from Poland is almost 2 thousand kilometers. However, such a trip has a lot of advantages, because we are not limited by public transportation, we can visit and get practically everywhere we want. However, we should remember about vignettes, parking fees and <a href=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/en\/highways-england\/\">highways<\/a>. This is a great option if you want to visit most of Sicily and stay there for a bit longer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Komunikacja_miejska_w_Katanii\"><\/span>Public transport in Catania<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Public transportation in Catania is well developed. The most popular means of transportation is the bus service operated by the company <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amts.ct.it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AMT<\/a>. Tickets can be purchased at kiosks marked with the letter T, or at special vending machines. It is worth mentioning that traveling by public transport is one of the cheapest options, as the cost of a ticket valid for 90 minutes is only \u20ac1. Catania also has a metro, but it does not reach the most important tourist attractions, so a much more popular means of transport among tourists and locals is the bus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/IMG_7340.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/IMG_7340-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Bus ticket in Catania\" class=\"wp-image-1373\" srcset=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/IMG_7340-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/IMG_7340-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/IMG_7340.jpg 1050w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>A bus ticket in Catania is only \u20ac1 (photo: viaitalia.co.uk)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Katania_%E2%80%93_pogoda\"><\/span>Catania - weather<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The warmest time in Catania is from May to October, although November can also be quite warm and pleasant. The coldest months are January and February. This is also when the heaviest rainfall occurs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is worth noting that in high season in Catania as well as throughout Sicily can be really hot, and the heat can be unbearable. We, visiting Catania at the very end of June, encountered 35-40\u00b0 heat. Sightseeing in such conditions was a challenge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Co_kupic_i_przywiezc_z_Katanii\"><\/span>What to buy and bring back from Catania?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Each of us, when visiting a new place, wondered at least once what to buy and bring back with us to Poland. <a href=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/co-kupic-i-przywiezc-z-wloch\/\">Italian stores offer masses of products<\/a>, however, which one to choose? When going to a certain region of Italy, it is worth finding out what local products the area is famous for. Today we'll take a look at Catania and take a look at products from Sicily and give you a hint of what you absolutely must buy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The most popular product is <strong>honey from Etna<\/strong>, which is considered the best in Italy. It can be found here in a variety of flavors, such as pistachio or melon. Another regional product is <strong>liqueur <\/strong>named<strong> Fuoco dell'Etna<\/strong>. This is a liquor with a unique aroma of strawberries, citrus and herbs. The alcohol content of this liqueur is as high as 70%! In color it resembles the lava of Etna. It is also worth buying <strong>pistachio or almond paste<\/strong>. You can also purchase <strong>pesto<\/strong> With a variety of flavors. For lovers of strong drinks, I also particularly recommend the following. <strong>almond wine<\/strong> and <strong>Zibibbo<\/strong>. For women, a special souvenir will be <strong>volcanic rock jewelry <\/strong>From the Etna area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gdzie_zjesc_w_Katanii_Sprawdzone_miejsca\"><\/span>Where to eat in Catania? Proven places!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We wrote about what to eat while in Sicily in detail in our separate article. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/co-zjesc-na-sycylii\/\">\ud83d\udc49 what to eat in Sicily: top 12 typical dishes and meals<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>And where to eat in Catania? Here's a list of our tried and tested places!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kawiarnia_Vancu\"><\/span>Cafe <em><strong>Vancu<\/strong><\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As it is in Italy, every day should start with a delicious coffee and crossainta. We set our sights on a small cafe <em><strong>Vancu<\/strong><\/em> stirring near the center (just before the fish market). The place is very clean (which, unfortunately, is not common in Catania), and the crossaint with pistachio filling, typical of Sicily, was insane! What's interesting, <em>Vancu<\/em> On Google, it has a reputation of 5.0 (out of more than 150 reviews)!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d3165.3141015414903!2d15.085647817443846!3d37.500509300000004!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x1313e3e3a85e4979%3A0xedf846755c85c39c!2sVANCU!5e0!3m2!1spl!2spl!4v1656962325288!5m2!1spl!2spl\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" style=\"border:0;\" allowfullscreen=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Trattoria_del_Cavaliere\"><\/span>Trattoria del Cavaliere<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As for dinner, here we chose a restaurant on the recommendation of our apartment's smug host - the <em><strong>Trattoria del Cavaliere<\/strong><\/em> - And we were not disappointed. It is a place with typical Italian cuisine, where you will find all the traditional Sicilian dishes. <strong>The food is fresh and delicious, and the prices are really low<\/strong>. My wife was especially pleased with the price of white wine de la casa: \u20ac4 per liter!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tip for fish and seafood fans:<\/strong> In the middle of the restaurant is a counter with fresh fish and frutti di mare. You can choose specifically what you want and the chef will prepare it for you in the form of your choice \ud83d\ude0a.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/IMG_4056.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"1409\" src=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/IMG_4056-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Grilled shrimp\" class=\"wp-image-1409\" srcset=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/IMG_4056-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/IMG_4056-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/IMG_4056-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/IMG_4056.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Grilled shrimp<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/IMG_4052.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"1403\" src=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/IMG_4052-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Fish at trattoria del cavaliere\" class=\"wp-image-1403\" srcset=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/IMG_4052-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/IMG_4052-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/IMG_4052-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/IMG_4052.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Fish and seafood - your choice for dinner<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"1414\" src=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/IMG_4943-2-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Marinato\" class=\"wp-image-1414\" srcset=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/IMG_4943-2-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/IMG_4943-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/IMG_4943-2-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/IMG_4943-2.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Marinato<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DSCF2614-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" data-id=\"1415\" src=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DSCF2614-2-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Spaghetti with seafood and tomatoes\" class=\"wp-image-1415\" srcset=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DSCF2614-2-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DSCF2614-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DSCF2614-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DSCF2614-2-270x180.jpg 270w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DSCF2614-2-370x245.jpg 370w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DSCF2614-2.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Spaghetti with seafood and tomatoes<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/IMG_4940.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"1416\" src=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/IMG_4940-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Antipasti - appetizer\" class=\"wp-image-1416\" srcset=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/IMG_4940-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/IMG_4940-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/IMG_4940-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/IMG_4940.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Antipasti - appetizer<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DSCF2602-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" data-id=\"1417\" src=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DSCF2602-2-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Mules and mussels\" class=\"wp-image-1417\" srcset=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DSCF2602-2-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DSCF2602-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DSCF2602-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DSCF2602-2-270x180.jpg 270w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DSCF2602-2-370x245.jpg 370w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DSCF2602-2.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Mules and mussels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Trattoria del Cavaliere is the place where we will eat typical Sicilian delicacies - starting with appetizers: Caponata, Arancino, marinato through main courses: Pasta alla Norma, fish, moules, shrimp, ending with the Sicilian dessert - Cassata. We highly recommend it. We dined there every evening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d3165.048059314266!2d15.085135114759758!3d37.50678463530652!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x1313e32c501fce53%3A0x4b5829bb934b2e2!2sTrattoria%20del%20Cavaliere!5e0!3m2!1spl!2spl!4v1656962371949!5m2!1spl!2spl\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" style=\"border:0;\" allowfullscreen=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pasticceria_Giuffrida\"><\/span>Pasticceria Giuffrida<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Another must-see Italian vacation destination we always head to is <em>gelato<\/em>. Here we discovered a small ice cream shop - <em><strong>Pasticceria Giuffrida<\/strong>,<\/em> In one of the side streets of the center. From the outside, it is definitely not inviting, while the pistachio granita and ice cream flavors <em>gianduia<\/em> masterful - definitely recommend!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/IMG_4066.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/IMG_4066-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Pistachio granita\" class=\"wp-image-1405\" width=\"705\" height=\"940\" srcset=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/IMG_4066-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/IMG_4066-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/IMG_4066.jpg 1050w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 705px) 100vw, 705px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Pistachio granita from Pasticceria Giuffrida (photo viaitalia.co.uk)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d3165.2049419952214!2d15.088776314759649!3d37.50308423551816!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x1313e331606e812f%3A0xbaa2f7ef98c6bbb7!2sPasticceria%20Giuffrida!5e0!3m2!1spl!2spl!4v1656962580916!5m2!1spl!2spl\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" style=\"border:0;\" allowfullscreen=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Noclegi_w_Katanii\"><\/span>Accommodation in Catania<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Accommodation prices in Catania vary. In high season, a hotel night can be very expensive. Our guide could not be complete without a recommended accommodation! We have set our sights on <a href=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/en\/where-to-go-to-italy-for-holidays\/\">vacations<\/a> somewhat budget and we chose a hostel <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/urban-pop-2-bnb.en.html?aid=327149&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Urban Pop 2 BnB<\/a>, which we highly recommend! The property is a 5 minute walk next to La Pescheria fish market. It turned out to be a great base for exploring Catania. We paid about 50\u20ac per night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DSCF3040.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DSCF3040-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"View from the window of Urban Pop 2 BnB hostel\" class=\"wp-image-1370\" srcset=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DSCF3040-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DSCF3040-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DSCF3040-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DSCF3040-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DSCF3040-270x180.jpg 270w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DSCF3040-770x515.jpg 770w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DSCF3040.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>View from the window of the Urban Pop 2 BnB hostel (photo viaitalia.co.uk).<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/IMG_3827-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"767\" src=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/IMG_3827-2-1024x767.jpg\" alt=\"Room at Urban Pop 2 BnB Hotel\" class=\"wp-image-1377\" srcset=\"https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/IMG_3827-2-1024x767.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/IMG_3827-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/IMG_3827-2-768x575.jpg 768w, https:\/\/viaitalia.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/IMG_3827-2.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Our room at the Urban Pop 2 BnB hotel (photo viaitalia.co.uk)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>At our disposal was an air-conditioned room and a separate bathroom. The staff was very friendly and helpful, and the price to location and quality ratio is excellent!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/urban-pop-2-bnb.en.html?aid=327149&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\ud83d\udc49 link to our urban pop 2 bnb hostel in catania<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Heading to Catania but don't have accommodation yet? 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