Sights

Castello Ursino (Civic Museum)

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

⏱ Allow 1 h 00

From the ship

Terminal	One way	How
Catania Cruise Terminal, Molo Sporgente Centrale	16 min	walk

Times are estimates. Allow extra on busy days and for tender queues.

Food & drinkClosed Sundays

A noisy, colourful morning fish market just behind the cathedral square, with small trattorias around it serving the catch at lunchtime.

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

Sights

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

Sights

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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