Lieu historique

Piazza del Duomo

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Conseils des habitants

Angela
June 2, 2022
Start by going to piazza del Duomo, which is (as everywhere in Sicily) the heart of the city. Standing in the center of the square, you can admire the city’s emblem: The Elephant’s Fountain (fontana dell’ elefante in Italian). This fountain depicts an elephant carved in black lava, topped by an Egyptian obelisk. Legend has it that this statue holds the power to appease Etna’s volcano anger.Behind the fountain, there is Catania Cathedral, which can be visited free of charge every day of the week. Its exterior facade is very beautiful, all in white marble and the interior is dedicated to Saint Agatha, a young virgin tortured after refusing the amorous advances of a Roman prefect. This Christian martyr became the patron saint of the city, celebrated every 5th of February during the Feast of Sant’Agata. Its relics are located inside the cathedral. In the cathedral, you can also see the tomb of Vincenzo Bellini, the famous classical composer. Born in Catania in 1801, he is the author of numerous operas, including the “Norma”, his masterpiece. On this square, you can also see Catania’s Palazzo Municipio.
Start by going to piazza del Duomo, which is (as everywhere in Sicily) the heart of the city. Standing in the center of the square, you can admire the city’s emblem: The Elephant’s Fountain (fontana dell’ elefante in Italian). This fountain depicts an elephant carved in black lava, topped by an Egy…
Peppe E Aurora
August 30, 2022
- Piazza Duomo - Cathedral of Sant'Agata - Abadia of Sant'Agata Start your trip to Catania from Piazza Duomo, the beating heart of the historic center. A square full of wonders whit Porta Utzeda, Palazzo dei Chierici, Fontana dell'Amenano and the Palazzo degli Elefanti (seat of Municipality). In the middle the statue with the Elephant, which is one of the symbols of Catania. The main attraction of Piazza Duomo is certainly the Cathedral of Sant'Agata, dedicated to the patron saint of the city (Mon-Sat 7: 00-12: 00 and 16: 00-19: 00, Sun and holidays 7: 30- 12:00 and 16: 30-19: 00; free admission). To the left of the Cathedral you will notice "Abadia di Sant'Agata", where we highly recommend going to be able to admire Catania from above.
- Piazza Duomo - Cathedral of Sant'Agata - Abadia of Sant'Agata Start your trip to Catania from Piazza Duomo, the beating heart of the historic center. A square full of wonders whit Porta Utzeda, Palazzo dei Chierici, Fontana dell'Amenano and the Palazzo degli Elefanti (seat of Municipality). In t…
Marco
August 9, 2022
Arrived in Piazza Duomo, we cannot help but notice the sumptuousness of the seventeenth-century Sicilian Baroque that characterizes the places. Piazza Duomo is the starting point for visiting the city.
Vacasa Europe AG
September 4, 2019
Main square of the city. A meeting point for Catania Free Tour (need to book in advance).
Fernando
March 29, 2022
La piazza principale della Città. Sul lato orientale della piazza sorge il Duomo, dedicato alla patrona della città festeggiata il 5 febbraio.

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Piazza del Duomo
Catania, Sicilia