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Catania Cruise Port
Catania Cruise Port, nestled at the foot of Mount Etna on Sicily's eastern coast, offers direct access to the city's rich history, baroque architecture, and lively Mediterranean atmosphere. Its strategic location makes it an ideal starting point to explore both Catania's vibrant city center and the island's natural wonders.
"Fera o' Luni" Market
Typical local market.
Via Etnea
Via Etnea is the main street in the Catania historic center. The street was built only at the end of the 17th century following the disastrous earthquake of 11 January 1693.
The buildings along the road were built in the Sicilian Baroque style by the architects Giovanni Battista Vaccarini and Francesco Battaglia.
La Pescheria (Fish Market)
La Pescheria (Piscarìa in Sicilian language) is the ancient fish market of Catania city. The market is always crowded and the incessant vocation (la vuciata) of the sellers creates an Arab souk background.
You cannot say that you have visited Catania without having seen the Pescheria or having walked in via Etnea, buying the beautiful products of local craftsmanship.
