Sights
Roman Theatre and Odeon
The remains of a Roman theatre and a smaller odeon, half-hidden among the houses of the old town. Open every day.
A short, elegant street packed with baroque churches and convents, entered under the arch of San Benedetto.
| Terminal | One way | How |
|---|---|---|
| Catania Cruise Terminal, Molo Sporgente Centrale | 21 min | walk |
Times are estimates. Allow extra on busy days and for tender queues.
The remains of a Roman theatre and a smaller odeon, half-hidden among the houses of the old town. Open every day.
Catania's main square, centred on a lava-stone elephant carrying an Egyptian obelisk, the city's much-loved symbol.
A noisy, colourful morning fish market just behind the cathedral square, with small trattorias around it serving the catch at lunchtime.