Things to Do in Catania

There are 18 attractions in Catania. Naxos (Sicily), ancient greek archaeological site with doric temple ruins, is the most popular.

1

Naxos (Sicily)

Ancient Greek archaeological site with Doric temple ruins

Archaeological Site

2

Ancient theatre of Taormina

Ancient Greek-Roman theater with Mount Etna and sea views

Museum

3

Amphitheatre of Catania

Roman amphitheatre ruins beneath Catania's modern streets

Historical Site

4

Megara Hyblaea

Ancient Greek colony ruins showcasing Sicilian archaeological remains

Museum

5

Mount Etna

Active Sicilian volcano and Europe's tallest stratovolcano

Volcano

6

Necropolis of Pantalica

Ancient rock-cut tomb cemetery dating to Bronze Age

Area

7

Stadio Angelo Massimino

Catania's football stadium and historic local venue

Stadium

8

Catania Cathedral

Baroque cathedral rebuilt after Mount Etna eruptions

Church

9

Hyblaean Mountains

Southeastern Sicilian mountain range with limestone cliffs

Mountains

10

Castello Ursino

13th-century Sicilian castle now housing a museum

Castle

11

Acireale Cathedral

Baroque cathedral in Acireale, notable dome and artworks

Church

12

Teatro Massimo Bellini

Catania opera house honoring composer Bellini

Theater

13

Thapsos

Ancient Sicilian Bronze Age village and necropolis

Archaeological Site

14

Basilica della Collegiata

Baroque church in Sicily serving as collegiate basilica

Church

15

Isola Bella (Sicily)

Tiny Sicilian islet with pebble beach and nature reserve

Island

16

Palazzo dei Principi Natoli

Baroque Sicilian palace in medieval Modica quarter

Museum

17

Elephant Fountain

Baroque elephant fountain, emblem of Catania

Monument

18

Leontini

Ancient Greek city ruins in eastern Sicily

Archaeological Site