Catania, the city of the Etna

When walking around Catania (Sicily), the white outline of Mount Etna covered with snow and the dark color of the lava stone monuments and roads are a constant reminder of the nearby volcano.Throughout its history, the city was repeatedly destroyed by earthquakes, eruptions and wartime events. And, every time Catania managed to rise again from its ashes. However, in Catania there is not only the volcano. I found out that there’s much more to see…

Catania and Mt. Etna

The Elephant Fountain.

U’liotru, the elephant of lava stone from the Roman era is the symbol of Catania.

Piazza Duomo

The Piazza del Duomo. Baroque, rebuilt after the earthquake of 1693.

Teatro Massimo, dedicated to the composer from Catania Vincenzo Bellini.

Via Crociferi. The street of baroque Catania.

A partial view of the ancient greek roman theater.

One of the most interesting and lively places in Catania is the Pescheria, the fish market.

Pescheria, Catania’s fishmarket.

I think that the fish of the “Pescheria” must be fresh. The port is located a hundred meters away.

The port of Catania. This is where most of the fish comes for the market.

Catania’s shore. Etna lava reached to the sea several times.

The Etna eruptions are frequent. With a little luck you can witness this spectacle of nature when you’re in Catania. I had good luck.

Eruption of Etna. The white smoke is due to the clash between the hot lava and snow.

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