Sights in Catania

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The cathedral of the city's patron saint, Agatha, rebuilt in baroque style after the 1693 earthquake, with the tomb of the composer Bellini inside.

⏱ 30 min visit🚶 14 min walk from the Catania Cruise Terminal, Molo Sporgente Centrale

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Catania's main square, centred on a lava-stone elephant carrying an Egyptian obelisk, the city's much-loved symbol.

⏱ 15 min visit🚶 15 min walk from the Catania Cruise Terminal, Molo Sporgente Centrale

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A square 13th-century castle built for Emperor Frederick II, now the city museum. Lava flows from 1669 once reached its walls.

⏱ 1 h 00 visit🚶 16 min walk from the Catania Cruise Terminal, Molo Sporgente Centrale

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The remains of a Roman theatre and a smaller odeon, half-hidden among the houses of the old town. Open every day.

⏱ 45 min visit🚶 20 min walk from the Catania Cruise Terminal, Molo Sporgente Centrale

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A short, elegant street packed with baroque churches and convents, entered under the arch of San Benedetto.

⏱ 30 min visit🚶 21 min walk from the Catania Cruise Terminal, Molo Sporgente Centrale

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One of Europe's largest monasteries, now part of the university, built over Roman remains. Guided tours run daily, with set English-language times.

⏱ 1 h 30 visit🚶 26 min walk from the Catania Cruise Terminal, Molo Sporgente Centrale