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Catania (Italian: [kaˈtaːnja]) is an Italian city on the east coast of Sicily facing the Ionian Sea, between Messina and Syracuse. It is the capital of the Province of Catania, and is the second-largest city in Sicily, the tenth in Italy, and the hundredth-largest city in the European Union.
Catania is known for its seismic history, having been destroyed by a catastrophic earthquake in 1169, another in 1693, and several volcanic eruptions from the neighboring Mount Etna volcano, the most violent of which was in 1669.
Catania has had a long and eventful history, having been founded in the 8th century BC. In 1434, it witnessed the opening of the first university in Sicily. Then in the 14th century and into the Renaissance period, Catania was one of Italy's most important and flourishing cultural, artistic, and political centers.
Catania is located on the east coast of the main island of Sicily, at the foot of the Mount Etna.
As observed by Strabo the location of Catania at the foot of Mount Etna was both a source of benefits and of evils. On the one hand, the violent outbursts of the volcano from time to time desolated great parts of the city's territory. On the other, the volcanic ashes produced fertile soil, especially suitable for the growth of vines. (Strab. vi. p. 269.)
The Messina Strait, the famous Greek theatre of Taormina, the archeological sites of Segesta and Selinunte, the marvellous Catania, the unique monastery and temple of Monreale, the picturesque Cefalu and Ragusa are all worth taking a look on the largest island of the Mediterranean Sea. The romantic Sicily, an island very rich in monuments and natural beauties, enchants every visitor. Let us take a walk on the streets of the capital, Palermo, let us refresh ourselves on the beach of Mondello, take a slide in the famous Citta del Mare, and go to the ever-foggy Erice using the cableway. We can enjoy the sicilian blood-oranges, drink a capuccino among the walls of Syracuse, and finally, take a walk to the still active Etna volcano. -------------- Watch more travel videos ► http://goo.gl/HYQdh...
Take a tour of Giovanni Battista Vaccarini in Catania, Italy - part of the World's Greatest Attractions travel video series by GeoBeats. Catania, Italy is home to a vast array of beautiful architecture in classical, Roman, and Baroque styles. Among all these buildings is the great Duomo, a building with bold outlines and striking shades of grey. It is considered to be the best work of the Italian architect Giovanni Battista Vaccarini. He built many churches and other buildings in the distinctive Sicilian Baroque style, most of them in and around Catania. The Duomo was completed in 1736 and has one of the most beautiful facades in the city. While wandering through the streets of Catania, it is not at all uncommon to pass by several of Vaccarini's buildings in the same day...
In due giorni si possono fare molte cose in Sicilia. Potete assaggiare cannoli e granite a Taormina e prendere rilassarvi alla spiaggia di Isola Bella o fare un'escursione sull'Etna. Iscriviti al canale : http://goo.gl/kEupr Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/DifferentTaste/ Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/andrea_volpini_fox/ Music courtesy of Audio Network.
With around three hundred and twenty thousand inhabitants Catania is the second largest city in Sicily. Its historical significance is clearly visible throughout the city’s magnificent old district that is dominated by Baroque architecture. The city has few monuments that pre date the Baroque Period but it was not wars or battles that were responsible for this but a volcano that towers high above the island and that is located thirty kilometres from Catania: Mount Etna, Europe’s most active volcano has destroyed this city more than once. On the Ionic Sea in the south east of Sicily is Syracusa that in ancient times was a legendary city state. Greek settlers from Corinth founded the city in 734 B.C. and it soon enjoyed much fame and prosperity. South of Agrigento is the ancient sanctuary...
World Tube https://www.youtube.com/user/World1Tube Travel Guide Sicily http://bit.ly/124XYM9 Shepherd Entertainment takes you on a tour of Etna in Sicily, the highest active volcano which can be approached from Europa Catania. The highest active volcano, Etna can be approached from Europa Catania the most easily. On the top of the 3, 269-meter mountain is an observatory which watches earthquakes, seaquakes, eruptions and lava killed 10,000 of people throughout the centuries especially in 1169, 1693, 1886, 1910, and 1929. The latest eruption was in 2002. Fortunately, nobody was killed but this still-active volcano can't be approached by cable car or jeep as was possible in the last centuries. The motorway is the continuation of Catania via Ethnia leading us higher and higher among fruit ga...
Travel video about destination Sicily in Italy. Sicily is the largest island in the Mediterranean and is the most diverse region in Italy,a land of gods and natural forces and a place of ancient cultures. Throughout the history of Sicily there have been many battles, rulers, cultures and religions. Prior to Roman rule both the Greeks and the Carthagians fought against each other. Later came the Arabs and the Normans. Catania is Sicily’s second largest city and has been strongly influenced by earthquakes and also the volcanic activity of Mount Etna. Therefore only a few historical remnants have survived. However, after each disaster the city was rebuilt and the result is a Baroque city dominated by fascinating sights full of character and charm. A devastating earthquake in 1693 destroyed th...
Travel video about destination Sicily in Italy. Sicily is the largest island in the Mediterranean and the most diverse region in Italy, a land of gods and natural forces and a place of ancient cultures.Catania, in the northeast of the island, is Sicily’s second largest city that has been strongly influenced by earthquakes and also the volcanic activity of Mount Etna. It is believed that Greek settlers from Chalkidi founded it and some centuries later, it was conquered by the Romans and later, the Arabs brought the city a new wave of prosperity.Noto is a charming town with around 20,000 inhabitants. It is one of the most beautiful enclosed Baroque towns in Sicily. However, many of Noto’s historic buildings have been neglected for many years and are in somewhat less than perfect condition. T...
Travel video about destination Ferrovia Circumetnea Sicilia in Italy. Catania is the end of the line for a small railroad that encircles Mount Etna, the Ferrovia Circumetnea. In the heart of Catania various remnants that date back to Roman times indicate the glorious past of the second largest city in Sicily although its origins are far older. The journey around Mount Etna begins in the small and unspectacular station of the privately owned Ferrovia Circumetnea narrow gauge railway. The railroad once travelled to Catania’s harbour and today the line ends in the middle of the city. However, the simplicity of this railroad belies the fact that a journey along it is an absolute must! A couple of kilometres outside Catania there are vast fertile fields. In the background is the mighty and over...
Unplug & Explore: Finding a way to enjoy life unplugged one day at a time. The first Unplug & Explore travel guide by Noni May about Sicily, Italy! Find the best places to unplug and explore in Sicily at http://www.explore.ml 'Unplug & Explore' by N/M. A project exploring life unplugged. Travels, tips and thoughts. http://www.instagram.com/nnonimay ******************************* Noni May, founder of Wanderlust & Company, N/M Company, Amsterdam Curated and former Unicorn/Dream magazine, Rassion magazine and Thefashionbooth travels around the world as a digital nomad, photographing and writing about traveling, biz, blogging + happiness (oh you know, productivity hacks, health stuff, time management, happiness etc.). ******************************* Enroll in one of my PR courses to ...
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