What to see Catania: Tourist attractions, monuments and places to visit

Archaeological Sites

Roman Amphitheater Could hold 15,000 spectators and was one of the largest theaters after the Colosseum. There were also real naval battles, filling the arena with water.
Teatro Romano Also in the city center, in piazza S. Francis, this testimony of Roman culture, could accommodate 5,000 visitors. Nearby is the Odeon, a smaller theater that was, it seems, used for testing.

Castles, palaces and mansions

Castello Ursino Imposing Aragonese castle of the '300 that today houses the Museo Civico.
Palace of the Elephants A beautiful palace, the city hall on the Piazza del Duomo.

Churches and places of worship

Cathedral of Sant'Agata Majestic baroque church, rebuilt in the '800. The bell tower was built a century later. Inside are the tombs of the kings of Aragon, the Chapel of St. Agatha and numerous works of art.
Teatro Bellini '900 Beautiful theater with a beautiful room for three thousand seats and superb acoustics.

Fountains

Amenano Fountain On Piazza del Duomo, opposite the Palace of the Elephants. In white Carrara marble, represent the river Amenano in the figure of the young boy pouring water. The water of the fountain ends up in the river that runs beneath the city.
Elephant Fountain Represents the symbol of the city 'U Liotru'. The black elephant carries on its back a white obelisk. We find the animal in the arms of cities and universities.

Streets and Squares

Cathedral's square Beautiful square and pedestrian promenade overlooking the cathedral, the palace of the Senate, Etnea Street, the fountain of the Elephant and the Amenano fountain.