Tra l'Etna e il Mare

Giardino Bellini

etna-mare — Thu, 21 Sep 2017 15:06:07 +0000

The Giardino Bellini is a botanical resource for the city and it is only I km from the structure, and in it there are many types of plants , some of which are exotic. Take the famous avenue of illustrious men to enjoy the panorama of Mount Etna from the top of the garden.

L'articolo Giardino Bellini proviene da Tra l'Etna e il Mare.

Seaside village of Acicastello

etna-mare — Fri, 15 Sep 2017 09:02:22 +0000

The seaside village of Acicastello is about 10 km away from Catania. It marks the beginning of the “Riviera del Ciclopi“, known in this way because, according to Greek mythology, this area was inhabited by the Cyclops. At the highest point of the lava cliff, there is the castle which was built by the Normans in the 11th century. Inside there is a small botanical garden and the civic museum of Acicastello exhibiting a precious archaeological, mineralogical and paleontological collection.

Approximately 2 km away from Acicastello you can admire the Lachea Island and the” Faraglioni of Acitrezza, picturesque islets known as “Cyclops islands” because they represent the boulders thrown by Polifemo against Ulysses ‘s ship.

L'articolo Seaside village of Acicastello proviene da Tra l'Etna e il Mare.

San Giovanni Li Cuti

etna-mare — Fri, 15 Sep 2017 09:00:33 +0000

San Giovanni li Cuti is the name of the small seaside village of Catania where there is the most characteristic beach in the city.

The village is defined as the only one of its kind for the presence of black sand and rocks of volcanic origin.

it is very impressive to stroll along the picturesque harbour where you can still see the typical wooden boats used by local fishermen.

L'articolo San Giovanni Li Cuti proviene da Tra l'Etna e il Mare.

Duomo Square

etna-mare — Fri, 15 Sep 2017 08:59:09 +0000

Duomo Square is Catania’s main square, it is only 2.5 km away.

In the centre of the square, there is the famous elephant fountain, built by the architect Giambattista Vaccarini in 1757, and several times remodelled, on the top of which the famous “Liotru” (elephant) was placed. This statue is the symbol of the city, maybe it was built in the Roman era .

L'articolo Duomo Square proviene da Tra l'Etna e il Mare.

Stesicoro square

etna-mare — Fri, 15 Sep 2017 08:57:01 +0000

Stesicoro square is one of the most popular squares of the historical center of Catania, both for its central location and for the proximity to the typical market of “Fera o’Luni”

Stesicoro square is crossed and divided into two by the main street of the centre, Via Etnea.

On the other side of the square , beneath the road, about 10 meters deep, it is visible part of the Roman amphitheatre brought to light in the twentieth century.

L'articolo Stesicoro square proviene da Tra l'Etna e il Mare.

Carlo Alberto Square

etna-mare — Fri, 15 Sep 2017 08:49:11 +0000

Carlo Alberto square takes its name from the Piedmontese king of the 19th century and is located in the historic center of Catania between Beliini Garden , Umberto Street and Corso Sicilia .

The square in baroque style is lined with the picturesque Church of Our Lady of the Carmel and the underground Church of San Gaetano at the Grotte. one of the most fascinating places in Catania.

The square is famous because every day there is a market known as “Fera o Luni“.

L'articolo Carlo Alberto Square proviene da Tra l'Etna e il Mare.