Catania (Sicily) - Wink Travel Guide

Catania is a city on the eastern coast of Sicily at the foot of Mount Etna, the biggest volcano in Europe.

Catania is well known for its particular baroque architecture and urban design. The downtown area is a World Heritage Site, along with all the Val di Noto area.

Baroque from Catania has several unique features such as use of dark lava stone (basalt), the Bell in the façade itself and grotesque masks and putti.

Today, you will feel in Catania a mix of nostalgia and joie de vivre, especially at night or during festivals.

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