{"id":140,"date":"2024-06-17T09:52:00","date_gmt":"2024-06-17T09:52:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/agapebici.org\/en\/?p=140"},"modified":"2024-08-01T07:47:09","modified_gmt":"2024-08-01T07:47:09","slug":"catania-historic-city-center","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/agapebici.org\/en\/catania-historic-city-center\/","title":{"rendered":"Catania Historic City Center"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Want to see Catania by bike? Here is a suggested route that you can take to see some of the amazing historic sights in this historic city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Piazza Duomo<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The true center of the city, Piazza Duomo is the location of Sant’Agata’s cathedral<\/a>, the “chiesa madre” (mother church) of Catania, named after Saint Agatha of Sicily<\/a> from Catania. Make sure and read her story!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Google Maps link: Piazza Duomo<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Fish Market<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The “pescheria” is one of the great cultural landmarks of Catania, allowing you to buy freshly-caught fish, browse through the locally-grown fruits and vegetables, or select from the amazing Sicilian meats and cheeses produced here in Catania. Read more from Where is the Market?<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Google Maps link: Fish Market<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Ursino Castle<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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This castle was built by Emperor Fredrick II in the 1200s. It is very well preserved and is a museum that houses various cultural events and shows at this time. Learn more on Castles.nl<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Google Maps link: Ursino Castle<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Greek \/ Roman Theater<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Return back in time 1800 years to the Greek and Roman theater of Catania where music, plays, and much more was once commonplace amongst the ancient civilizations. Read more from visitsicily.info<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Google Maps link: Greek \/ Roman Theater<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Piazza Francesco di Assisi<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Piazza Francesco, at the start of Via Crociferi houses one of the longest historical stretches of baroque-style architecture and beautiful churches in Catania.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Google Maps link: Piazza Francesco di Assisi<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Piazza Dante<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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This piazza houses the former monastery of San Nicol\u00f2 l’Arena, also known as the Benedittini, now an UNESCO World Heritage site and currently part of the University of Catania.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Google Maps link: Piazza Dante<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Piazza Stesicoro<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Pass through the historic city center at Piazza Stesicoro to see the Roman theater, the monument to the composer Vincenzo Bellini from Catania, or even take a stroll through the market in Piazza Carlo Alberto.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Google Maps link: Piazza Stesicoro<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Teatro Bellini<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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This beautiful opera theater, found in Piazza Vincenzo Bellini, houses amazing operas, symphonic performances, and other concerts throughout the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Google Maps link: Teatro Bellini<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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