historic center of Catania.
It is the most elegant and prestigious academic and economic area of the city, in the heart of eastern Sicily, always busy day and night. Rich in shops, supermarkets, restaurants, bars with typical Sicilian pastry with two historic markets (real outdoor theaters), where you will find the best retailers of fresh fish, meat, fruits, vegetables and textiles.
Special is its baroque urban architecture, dating from the reconstruction after the earthquake of 1693 (the city center was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site).
Catania has a history of 2700 years, dominated by different cultures (Greeks, Romans, Arabs, Normans, Spanish, ect.) And retains its own testimony to its historic center, makes it an "archaeological park". The journey inside, it is in itself a wonderful discovery that opens the public gardens and ends on Piazza del Duomo which is where once stood the Platea Magna. Its urban sprawl around the old axis of Via Etnea, dates back to the Roman road linking the town between the sea and mountains. Today, closed to traffic to keep intact its splendor, is the main street of town, Catania noble famous Exhibition shopping parade where YOUR HOUSE IN TOWN is located. It is the equivalent of Las Ramblas in Barcelona, where people walk on foot in a relaxed manner.
Its strategic location, excellent transport links and close to the main mobility infrastructure on the island, offers easy access throughout the city and Sicily.
The location is perfect for a stay in Catania.