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Catania is best known for its Sicilian baroque architecture, but one of the most important attractions in the city actually dates from centuries earlier: the formidable 13th-century Ursino Castle (Castello di Ursino). Built by Emperor Frederick II, it now houses an impressive collection of art and artifacts in the Museo Civico (Civic Museum).
Piazza Federico di Svevia, Catania, Italy
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Catania Street Food Walking Tour
Discover the street food and snacks of Catania on a daytime walking tour around the city. Visit the main piazza, and the elegant Via dei Crociferi or Benedettini enclave, learning about Catania’s food and its place in Sicilian culture as you stroll. Sample treats at market stalls and bakeries, and then leave armed with tips for the best places to eat in town.
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Underground Catania
Learn about the history of underground Catania and the fascinating stories of the sites you are walking on, on this private guided tour. Visit hidden places, usually inaccessible to tourists or hard to find. In the company of a passionate archaeologist as a guide, the rocks come to life and reveal their history.
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$71.15
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CSTRents - Catania Segway PT Authorized Tour
Glide through the historic streets of Catania on a 3-hour Segway tour. Follow a local guide through the UNESCO-listed city center, passing the Fountain of the Elephant, the bustling street of Via Etnea and the park of Villa Bellini. Pause to admire the 13th-century Castle Ursino and learn more about the city’s medieval history. Your tour will conclude back at your original departure point.
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Food tour of Catania by night
Avoid the soaring midday temps and stretch your sightseeing day to the max with this after-hours food tour through Catania’s old town. Join your foodie guide to discover favorite local spots to feast on classic savory and sweet treats while admiring some of the city’s A-list sights and hidden treasures along the way. Learn about the city’s culinary scene and sample delicacies from crunchy fried “crispelle” to icy fruit “granita”.
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CATANIA WALKING TOUR 2 hours multilingual (historic center)
Explore the historic center of Catania with our tour, among the beautiful via Crociferi, Etnea and Sangiuliano, you will discover the squares and the imposing baroque buildings that dominate the city. Admire the Roman Amphitheater, the Bellini Theater and taste the vitality of its inhabitants by strolling through the Fish Market
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"Happiness is a JOURNEY, not a destination...!!!"
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2 Hours and a Half Private Guided Tour of Catania
Join me in discovering one of the most beautiful cities in Southern Italy, Catania. We will do a walking tour in the streets of the historic center. Meeting in Piazza Duomo, here we will visit the Cathedral, the Fountain of the Cathedral. After that we will cross the very famous "pescheria". Following visit of the lava cave, Piazza Federico di Svevia II, Via Crociferi, Piazza Dante, Piazza Vincenzo Bellini, the San Berillo district, the Roman amphitheater. We will discover the beauty of Catania, the historical sites, the artistic sites, the paintings in the churches, the Baroque of the palaces, the smells of sweets, bread, spring flowers, the places frequented by local citizens, the fish market, the bars historians, while I will let you know the curiosities and legends about the city.
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