Catania, Italy - Travel Guide

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Updated: 2026-09-28

Catania, nestled at the foot of Mount Etna, is a vibrant city with a rich history and a Mediterranean atmosphere. Visit to experience its bustling markets, impressive Baroque architecture, and exquisite Sicilian cuisine.

Top things to do in Catania

Things to do in Catania include Mount Etna, La Pescheria, Cattedrale di Sant'Agata. Here are 15 places worth knowing, with a short note on each.

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A sample 2-day itinerary for Catania

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Day 1

Stops
4
Walking
8 min
  1. 1
    Museo DiocesanoMuseum
    100 m (🚶 2 min)
  2. 2
    Cattedrale di Sant'AgataChurch
    100 m (🚶 2 min)
  3. 3
    Palazzo degli ElefantiPalace
    300 m (🚶 4 min)
  4. 4
    Palazzo BiscariPalace · Centro Storico
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Day 2

Stops
9
  1. 1
    Giardino BelliniPark · Centro Storico
    900 m (🚶 13 min)
  2. 2
    Odeon of CataniaMuseum · Centro Storico
    50 m (🚶 3 min)
  3. 3
    Roman Theatre of CataniaRoman theatre · Centro Storico
    150 m (🚶 4 min)
  4. 4
    Monastero di San BenedettoChurch
    50 m
  5. 5
    Chiesa di San Francesco BorgiaChurch
    100 m (🚶 2 min)
  6. 6
    Via CrociferiStreet
    300 m (🚶 4 min)
  7. 7
    Piazza StesicoroSquare
    200 m (🚶 3 min)
  8. 8
    Via EtneaStreet · Centro Storico
    750 m (🚶 13 min)
  9. 9
    Castello UrsinoCastle · Centro Storico
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Frequently asked questions

What are the top things to do in Catania?

Mount Etna, La Pescheria, Cattedrale di Sant'Agata, Giardino Bellini, Castello Ursino, Roman Theatre of Catania and 9 more. Giardino Bellini: A beautiful and spacious park offering a green and peaceful haven in the heart of the bustling city.

What can you do in 2 days in Catania?

Day 1: Museo Diocesano, Cattedrale di Sant'Agata, Palazzo degli Elefanti, Palazzo Biscari. Day 2: Giardino Bellini, Odeon of Catania, Roman Theatre of Catania, Monastero di San Benedetto.

Which museums are worth visiting in Catania?

Museums worth visiting in Catania: Museo Diocesano and Odeon of Catania (Centro Storico).

Which churches are worth seeing in Catania?

Churches worth seeing in Catania: Cattedrale di Sant'Agata, Badia di Sant'Agata - rooftop viewpoint, Monastero di San Benedetto and Chiesa di San Francesco Borgia.

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