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IS THERE ANYTHING MORE ROMANTIC THAN LOSING YOURSELF IN CATANIA?
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Catania with children: museums and activities
The beautiful Baroque city of Catania, with a population of 500,000 inhabitants, lies nestled at the foot of Mount Etna on Sicily’s east coast. Shaped by Mount Etna’s eruptions and changes in volcanic activity (characteristic of…
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The Roman Amphitheatre
Situated in the heart of Catania in the beautiful and lively Piazza Stesicoro this is one of the largest historic amphitheatres around, only the Coliseum in Rome has more seats. It is interesting to see, despite being protected an…
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Things to know before taking on an ascent of Mount Etna
Mount Etna has erupted on many occasions, once destroying part of Catania, a port city on the east coast of Sicily. This fascinating volcano, the most active in Europe, has a fair few surprises in store. It’s best to be forewarned…