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OF CATANIA
Our local ambassadors discover the most authentic spots for you.
IS THERE ANYTHING MORE ROMANTIC THAN LOSING YOURSELF IN CATANIA?
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The Carnivals of Acireale and Misterbianco
When you think of Carnival you probably think of the one in Rio de Janeiro or, a little closer to home, Venice or Viareggio. But Catania too has plenty to offer during this season of fun and frolicking.The Carnival of Acireale (fr…
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The architecture of a volcanic city
I've been told that the first thing that strikes you when you arrive in Catania is the blackness of the city. I had never stopped to think about that before having grown up in the city. Its colours were part of everyday life. I on…
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The most beautiful bookshops
When I was in high school, there was a library nearby the school which I adored. I can't remember what it was called, but it was big. Inside, it held a huge assortment and completely unexpected variety of all types of books. The w…