Travel Guide to Catania, Italy
Scenic spot introduction:
Italy Catania Catania is a city of Baroque art and a winter tourist destination in Sicily. seaside Against the backdrop of the volcano, the remaining classical buildings are shining and exuding unparalleled charm. street Whether you are in the park or sitting quietly on the beach, the strong Sicilian style will hit you in the face, allowing every tourist to experience a unique holiday journey surrounded by art and history.Attractions distribution:
Catania Located in southern Italy, on the east coast of Sicily, it is an ancient city built in the 8th century AD. cathedral square as a center, Cathedral of Sant'Agata , Elephant Fountain , Palazzo Biscari , Fish Market These are all local landmarks. Roman Theatre and Ursno Castle The buildings are outstanding representatives of historical monuments. If tourists have enough time, Catania northern Mount Etna It is the best place to experience the wonders of nature.Scenic spot qualifications:
World HeritageScenic spot features:
Religion, museums, volcanoesTransportation
Scenic spot location:
Europe>Italy> Catania city
How to get there:
1. Airplane: Fontanarossa Airport
2. Train: Catania TRAIN STATION
3. Waterway: Cruise ship port
4. City transportation: bus
square : It is a 15-minute walk from the train station, or you can take bus No. 4 or No. 7 from the train station to Dada.
volcano: Catania There is a bus every day that arrives at Rifugio Sapienza on the south side of the volcano, and then changes to the cable car.
Scenic area map:
3D real scene of scenic spot
Tickets
Catania ticket prices:
cathedral :free
City Museum :free
Bellini Museum :free
Volcano Cable Car: 25 Euros, including bus and guide.
monastery : Adults 6 €, over 65 years old and groups of 20 or more €4, students and under 18s 2 €; under 12s and disabled people free.
Scenic area opening hours:
cathedral : Weekdays 07:00-12:00, 16:00-19:00, holidays 07:30-12:30, 16:30-19:00.
Volcano Cable Car: 09:00-16:30
Fish Market : 05:00-11:00
City Museum : 09:00-19:00 from Monday to Friday, closed until 21:00 on Saturday; closed on Sundays and holidays.
Palazzo Biscari ：10:00-16:00
Bellini Museum : 09:00-13:30 in winter, 09:00-12:30 in summer and holidays.
monastery : Weekdays 09:00-17:00, weekends 09:00-12:00.
Travel Tips
travelling guideline:
1. The Feast of Sant'Agata on February 5 every year is the largest festival in Catania and the third largest Christian festival in the world.
2. Cathedral Mass: 07:30-10:00, 18:00 on weekdays, 09:30-11:00, 18:00 on holidays.
3. Baroque art, musician Bellini and Mount Etna are the three major attractions in Catania; it takes at least one day to visit the volcano.
4. Italy Travel: http://www.italyguides.it/
Tour route:
Two-day tour:
D1: After coming out of the train station, you can visit: Biscari Palace → Ursno Castle and City Museum → Cathedral Square, Sant'Agata Cathedral, Elephant Fountain → Fish Market and Fountain of Amenano → Bellini Museum → Benedictine Abbey.
D2: Take a bus from the train station to Mount Etna
Best time to visit:
April-October
Shopping recommendations:
(Shopping) Wine, designer clothes, cheese, fish, fruits, etc.
(Gourmet food) Pasta, fish, rose dumplings, fried dumplings, Catania small meatballs (crispeddi), Sicilian pastries.
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