Catania is a city located on the eastern coast of Sicily.
Its history dates back to ancient Greece, when it was known as Katane.
Over the centuries, the city has been ruled by different populations, including the Romans, the Arabs and the Normans, as evidenced by the many
historical and cultural artifacts of the city.
In 1693, an earthquake destroyed much of the city, but it was later rebuilt in the Baroque style.
Today, Catania is a lively and modern city, which still preserves many ancient treasures, and at the same time the nightlife is more active than ever.
There are many places, and always very crowded, which are located within a splendid baroque setting.
There are many interesting things to see during city tours, in the center you can visit the Cathedral of Sant'Agata, the Ursino Castle,
the Benedictine Monastery and the Fish Market. In the area near the sea and the cliffs, Aci Trezza and Aci Castello,
you can admire the view of the Cyclops Islands, visit the Church of Santa Maria della Scala, the Castle and much more.
Eastern Sicily offers many tourist attractions, including the city of Syracuse with its historic center and Greek theater, the baroque city of Noto,
the Etna volcano, the Vendicari nature reserve with its beaches and the city of Taormina with the its ancient theater and the panoramic view of the sea.
Towards the center of Sicily, attractions such as the Villa Romana del Casale, famous for its well-preserved mosaics, which cover about 3,500 square meters,
or the remains of ancient cities such as Morgantina and Aidone. These listed are just some of the attractions in eastern Sicily.
