General information

Catania is the second largest city in Sicily by population. It is located at the foot of Etna - the largest active volcano in Europe - and on the Ionian Sea coast. The rich history and culture of the town are due to different occupations of Greeks, Romans, Arabs, Normans, Svevians, Aragonites, Angiò and Spanish in succession, bringing with them their influence and knowledge to leave distinct impressions on the cultural fabric of the city. Monuments and churches present in the city are the results of these different cultures. The Catania city center is included in the World Heritage list of UNESCO. Further historical, cultural and touristic information may be obtained by accessing the following website: http://turismo.provincia.ct.it/English/

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