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Via Etnea
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Neighborhood: Borgo-Sanzio

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Robert O
Rotterdam, The Netherlands5,970 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2022
This spacious -almost 3 km in length- road in central Catania is lined with monumental palaces and seven churches all in Sicilian Baroque style. The construction of this road was one of the first projects after the 1693 quacke. Running south to north it has been Catania's main street for ages.

in the 1930s the tram line was taken out and nowadays a big part is pedestrianized or only accessible by public transport. Great to have this car-free area right in the center. No wonder Sicilians flock to the road day and evening. Also of course because of the numerous shops, restaurants and entertainment by street artists.
Written December 30, 2022
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marco69Grosseto
Grosseto, Italy1,032 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2024 • Friends
Beautiful pedestrian street that cuts through the center of Catania. Very beautiful and evocative to travel the entire route even if it is 2.7 km. It is easy to meet excellent street artists of all kinds here.
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Written April 21, 2024
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Ramon
738 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2022 • Couples
We visited Catania and its main shopping street during our Sicily vacation. In comparison to other towns it was rather unimpressive and didn't exactly give off that nice flair that we picked up at other places. If you are being in Catania, I'd recommend it still but generally it's not a place and street worth coming to especially.
Written September 14, 2022
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Seeking True Quality
Europe4,803 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2023 • Couples
The Via Etnea, leading north from the Duomo of Saint Agatha was understandably named after the volcano as the destiny of Catania is determined by its benevolence.
During our walking tour, we stopped briefly at the Piazza Università to see the classical buildings of the University on the west side and the Palazzo San Giuliano on the east side of the square.
A few steps from that square is the baroque church of Basilica della Collegiata, but we did not have time to visit it.
We also passed by the church Chiesa di San Michele Arcangelo ai Minoriti.
Last but not least we have to mention the beautiful shops on Via Etnea!
Written April 27, 2024
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Trivius
Montesilvano, Italy702 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2023 • Couples
It's a very long way. 2.7 km, with long pedestrian sections.
Clean (the same cannot be said about the other streets).
Commercial, with the presence of numerous shops of various chains, some historic buildings and at the top (it is slightly uphill), a very beautiful park.
I repeat, shame about the heat (it was July), which made walking difficult
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Written June 1, 2024
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EigTravel100
583 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2023 • Couples
Beautiful, really nothing to say... it's a shame that a state of excessive disorder and dirt remains. And this street is also among the cleanest... but as you move a few meters there is rubbish everywhere. Really a shame given the splendor and historical richness of the city.

The vitality of this route remains unbeatable. Full of people and street artists.
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Written September 15, 2023
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E D
Campania, Italy895 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2024 • Couples
Busy road, intersects the ztl...
Dirty buildings and shops that do not stand out for beauty or importance
Black ash on the ground everywhere, I understand that Etna always erupts but zero ecological operators just... fine dust to breathe everywhere
Area also seems unsafe
Catania is disappointing
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Written August 27, 2024
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Michele Amico🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹
Caltanissetta, Italy2,964 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020 • Family
Beautiful Catania, the second bigger city of the Sicily island, there are a lot of attractions, via Etnea is the main street.
Written January 1, 2020
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Michele Amico🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹
Caltanissetta, Italy2,964 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2019 • Family
The main street of Catania City Is surely Via Etnea, starting from the Cathedral Square, to University place, then Piazza Stesi
coro and arriving to the Bellini Gardens, and more. This avenue has a lot of palaces built by Etna Stones.
Written May 1, 2019
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Travelling Contessa
Vienna, Austria198 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2016
This is the large, main shopping street of Catania. You will find a number of historic buildings flanking it.
Written April 3, 2017
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