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Catania is a city that is built right at the edge of the Etna mountain, Europe's tallest active volcano. Its shape looms over the city, and you can see the mountain from pretty much everywhere.
It's interesting to see that Catania, though built on the seaside, is a city that faces the mountain, and not the see. For instance, Via Etnea, its main shopping street, leaves from the Duomo Square and climbs up on the lowest Etna slopes.
Some of the best shots of Etna can be captured in March and April, when the air is clear and snow still covers the top. Actually, in May and October you can swim in the sea and ski in the same day!
Written Jun 13, 2005
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Caltabellotta - a wonderful hilltop town reached by a fine bus trip from Sciacca which is reached by bus from Agrigento. Have something warm off-season because its an icy blast that hits you at the top even when its warm in the town.
Written Sep 12, 2002
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Alcantara Gorge. A gorge created when the cold water of the Alcantara river split the volcanic basalt rock. Weird and wonderful rock formations and a popular tourist trip but take the bus and spend a couple of hours exploring the lower reaches of the valley.
Written Aug 25, 2002
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Walk to Castelmola from Porta Messina, Taormina (2km).Walk uphill alongside the city walls to the Cappuccini fountain from where Via Cappuccini begins. Just before the Convent take the higher road to the left and at the end of the buildings (before the school) turn left up the steps at the side of the hotel. This is Salita Branco an ancient stairway-muletrack that twists up the northern side of Monte Tauro. Enjoy panoramic views of the coast towards Messina as you climb towards the ancient hilltop fortress of Castelmola, which was built to protect Taormina. Once there a 360 degree vista rewards you, enjoy a drink or a scenic lunch before returning by the alternative path described in 'Must see activities'.
Updated Aug 25, 2002
Just take the map and go walking. You will find so many wonderful, hidden, places.
Updated Jun 24, 2011
visit antique Greek theater in Taormina
Written Aug 25, 2002
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Check out the view on the left!It's nice, but now imagine how it looked like in person!JUST FANTASTIC!!!!!!!!!!!
Written Aug 25, 2002
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Reviews and photos of Catania attractions posted by real travelers and locals. The best tips for Catania sightseeing.
Check out the view on the left!It's nice, but now imagine how it looked like in person!JUST FANTASTIC!!!!!!!!!!!
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Q: Hey can anyone tell me how are the prices for clothes in December. Are there any sale.
A: anywhere sales are usually after Xmas, in january
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So I spent a year living in Catania, teaching English, and traveling Sicily. It was my home base it's a heck of a town.
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One of Italy's undiscovered gems
It's far away from the main tourist routes but it's near everything. Half an hour from Southern Italy's tallest mountain (the still very active volcano Etna) and a short shot from some of the best...
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Catania is a beautiful Baroque Italian city. The city itself is rather large and just like any other city has it good and bad places to be. The main squares or piazzas are; Piazza Stesicoro, Piazza......
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I've got some interesting experiences in Catania. I'd love to share with you the 8 tips I've written, the 9 photos uploaded, and 0 travelogues I've created.
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Ultimately Sicilia. Yes, ultimately indeed because I have planned and postponed visiting Sicily so many times in passed few years. We took four days Easter package by plain but unfortunatelly Palermo...
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