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  • laczkozsu
    Debrecen, Hungary1,400 contributions
    Famous Cathedral with the relics of St. Agatha
    This nice Baroque Cathedral stands in the main square of Catania: Piazza del Duomo. It was designed by Vaccarini after the 1693 earthquake. It’s a majectic building both outside and inside. It’s free and I think, it’s a must-see attraction. The relics of St. Agatha are kept here. We visited the Tomb of Belloni, the famous musician.
    Review of: Basilica Catedrale Sant'Agata V.M. Catania
    Written March 8, 2023
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  • Robert O
    Rotterdam, The Netherlands3,581 contributions
    Former princely estate
    Completed in 1763, this one storey Baroque palace is overlooking the marina. The Biscari family clearly liked to show its wealth and assigned several artists to decorate the building. Inside the ceilings and walls reveal colourful frescoes. Sculpture work adorns the windows and portal.

    Visiting hours are not always clear as the palace halls are for rent. Often there are wedding parties, ceremonies or fairs. Ask the guard at the entrance about when visits are possible.
    Review of: Palazzo Biscari
    Written January 4, 2023
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  • Sanka1 🇱🇰🇬🇧
    Bicester, UK3,241 contributions
    Views of city
    A free to visit church next to the main cathedral in the city. The dome which offers good views around the city is charged €5 to enter but you can pay with cash or cards at the door. It's very peaceful and a must visit if you're in Catania. Like the other churches in the city the opening hours are split with doors closing at noon and reopening at 3.30pm for visits.
    Review of: Chiesa della Badia di Sant'Agata
    Written February 24, 2023
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  • laczkozsu
    Debrecen, Hungary1,400 contributions
    The largest church of Sicily
    This huge church is imposing but too simple outside. Construction was started in 1687, but it has never finished. It’s a part of the grandiose complex of the Benedictine Monastery. Inside is nicer and it has a great organ.
    Review of: Chiesa di San Nicolo All'Arena
    Written March 23, 2023
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  • laczkozsu
    Debrecen, Hungary1,400 contributions
    Perhaps the most beautiful street in the city
    We wanted to see it because our guidebook says: it’s the most beautiful street in Catania. Yes, we liked walking in this calm and quiet street on our first day. We saw lots of churches and palaces. This street parallel to Via Etnea and leads to the university.
    Review of: Via dei Crociferi
    Written March 8, 2023
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  • Dave C
    Alexandria, VA1,508 contributions
    Worth Visiting
    Admission is only 6 euro and while not large or taking a lot of time, it was a pleasant visit and it got me and my co-worker out of the rain for a few minutes. Some art, and you could hear a choir practicing, which was kind of fun given the decorated church. Worth going for the doors and the high level of preservation.
    Review of: Chiesa San Benedetto
    Written March 27, 2022
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  • laczkozsu
    Debrecen, Hungary1,400 contributions
    A quiet oasis
    We were in Catania during the St. Agatha’s Festival in Febrary. The city was full of tourists and streets were overcrowded and noisy. When we went into this nice church we felt like in a quiet oasis. There was also beautiful organ music, we enjoyed it.
    Review of: Basilica Collegiata
    Written March 23, 2023
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  • BlerimGreeny
    110 contributions
    Wonderful environment and restaurant
    We were a large group of guests. Environment is extraordinary. You are inside of V-VI century Bizantine church which has great walls made of stone. Service and food is delicious. Strongly recommended!
    Review of: Cappella Bonajuto
    Written February 4, 2017
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  • Robert O
    Rotterdam, The Netherlands3,581 contributions
    Southern gate to historic 18th century Catania
    Named after the Spanish duke Uzeda, who was governor of Sicily when the devastating 1693 earth quacke destroyed eastern Sicily. The Baroque architecture of the gate building resembles that of many of the reconstructed buildings around, but for instance also of the Benedictine monastery.

    It must have been quite a sight before the construction of the railway on its south side blocking its link with the sea. The use of lava stone and other gray materials makes the gate look a bit sombre.
    Review of: Porta Uzeda
    Written December 30, 2022
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  • MJH1
    Bedfordshire, UK4,752 contributions
    Interestingly painted house
    The pink house is stuck on the corner of quite a tired neighbourhood in Catania (let’s face it most of Catania looks tired)
    We walked past it on the way up to the museum commemorating the allied invasion in 1943
    Worth stopping and taking a pic but don’t go out of your way
    Review of: Palazzo Rosa di Catania
    Written November 11, 2019
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  • YTCHENG
    Hong Kong, China15,491 contributions
    Nice University Building
    Central Palace on Piazza Dell' Universita has been given to University of Catania. It is used mainly for administration functions. You are allowed to enter the internal courtyard to view the Baroque building compound and to take photos if you want to. Nice floor pattern at the courtyard.
    Review of: Palazzo Centrale
    Written September 5, 2019
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  • YTCHENG
    Hong Kong, China15,491 contributions
    Nice Historical Structure
    Convitto Nazionale Mario Cutelli is a historical national boarding school locates near the cruise pier in Catania. The typical Baroque architectural style building standing on the small square with a nice statue at the fountain in front is one of the tourist spot.
    Review of: Convitto Nazionale Mario Cutelli
    Written September 5, 2019
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