Catania - Katania

Catania
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Information
CountryItaly
RegionSicily
Surface180 km²
Population306 464
Area code095
Postal Code95121–95131
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Catania - it's a city on the east coast Sicily, at the foot of Mount Etna, the largest volcano in Europe. It is the second largest city in Sicily with a metropolitan area of ​​one million inhabitants, a major transportation hub, economic center and university town where you will enjoy the busy city center and active nightlife. Catania is also known for its special baroque architecture and urban planning (the city center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site along with the entire Val di Noto area), the aftermath of the great earthquake of 1693, after which the city had to be rebuilt, like much of eastern Sicily. It has over 300 thousand. residents.

Characteristic

Drive

By plane

Catania-Fontanarossa Airport is Sicily's largest airport. It is located 5 km south of the city.

By rail

There is Catania Centrale train station in the city. It has rail connections with, among others, Rome and Palermo.

By car

By bus

There are direct bus connections from Polish to Catania.

By ship

Communication

The city has a metro.

Worth seeing

  • Cathedral

Nearest neighborhood

  • Etna

work

Science

Shopping

Gastronomy

Festivals, parties

Accommodation

  • Club Med Kamarina Ultra all inclusive for families. A wide range of attractions and sports. Located in a pine forest next to a wide beach.

contact

Security

Tourist information

Trip





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