Catania is Sicily's second city at the foot of Etna — the entire city was rebuilt in black lava stone after the 1693 eruption and is part of the UNESCO Baroque heritage. Etna's ash and lava are visible everywhere; climbing to Etna's crater is Sicily's most unforgettable experience. Taormina is an hour away.
2.5M
visitors/year
Best time to visit
April–June or September–October — Etna hikes at their best
Top sights & experiences
- 🌋 Etna — active volcano
- 🐟 Pescheria — fish market
- 🏛️ Piazza del Duomo & elephant fountain
- 🏖️ Taormina & Isola Bella
- 🍷 Etna wines
- 🏛️ Noto & Modica — Baroque towns
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