I liked the interiors of this beautiful baroque church much more than the Duomo: yellow marble altars with statues all by the same sculptor from the 1700s, crystal chandeliers and a two-tone mosaic floor with a beautiful weave. Paying a ticket of € 5 you climb the 170 steps to get to the dome (the climb is a bit claustrophobic and uncomfortable, so to evaluate well if you have problems walking, breathing or with narrow and dark spaces) and it is really worth it! The 360-degree view of Catania from the sea to Etna is spectacular, especially at sunset! Don't miss it!

Entry to the roof climb is 5 euros but there are a lot of steps. There are intermediate levels where you can pause to catch your breath if necessary. The last set is very narrow - very much one at a time. The roof offer fabulous views over and into the city: quite fun trying to identify each of the church domes. Being so high the views over to Etna are very good. The climb provides some insights into the building's construction

Church with attached convent just across the street from the cathedral that is worth a visit. It's free to enter but you pay if you want to go up onto the roof - we didn't but it is supposed to have excellent views. Designed by Vaccarini as is the duomo - it has an elongated octagonal shape with a large glass chandelier beneath the cupola. Also a venue for classical concerts which would be good if on when you visit.

Beautiful views on the whole city center and Etna from the top, definitely worth a visit! On the other side there is a sea view, which u usually don't see much from city center. Price was adults is 5 euros.

Free to enter and €5 to see the view on the terrace and belvedere. I was hesitant to pay that to see the view but glad I did. On a clear and sunny day like I had it was beautiful! Fantastic scenery of Mt Etna and over the old town. There is a lift to get to the terrace if you wish and 70 more stairs after that. Otherwise it’s 170 stairs to go up. The church itself has a decent interior and there was a choir practicing when I was there.

Chiesa della Badia di Sant'Agata is one of several churches in the area. This baroque style church is only a few steps away from the Piazza del Duomo where the Basilica of Sant'Agata is located along with some other wonderful buildings and fountains. It dates back to the 17th century and its interior is quite beautiful.

This church is located on a side street at the height of the cathedral. The interior is bright and friendly. The tower can be reached via stairs. You pay an entrance fee of €5. It's worth climbing the tower when the weather is good. The view over the city roofs is beautiful. If the sky is not covered with clouds, you can see Mount Etna.

Next to the cathedral this smaller church offers a spectacular walkway around the dome outside. Great views of piazza duomi and the bell tower of the cathedral. Only a few euros for a very sceenic experience of rooftop Catania.