The city of Catania is immediately think of Sicily, its olive groves and Mediterranean cuisine that will enchant the whole family. Catania is located east of the island on the Ionian Sea which foreshadows beautiful beaches to refine his tanning. Catania car destination is ideal for discovering the city and all the surrounding charms of Sicily. The city is dominated by the volcano Etna overlooks majestic way Catania. The cities of Messina and Syracuse are quite close and it is fairly easy to get there. By discovering the "Milan South" destination car from the airport of Catania Marvel by the architectural richness of Catania, remnants of previous people who left a footprint in Sicily, Greek, Romans, Byzantines, Arabs, Normans, Italians.
Greco-Roman Theatre and the Odeon, the Acropolis of Montvierge Hill, the amphitheatre, the forum are the monuments of antiquity that can be still seen in Catania. The city also has many baroque churches like the Cathedral Saint-Agathe, the Basilica of Saint-Nicolas, Saint Placide, Saint Francis of Assisi.. The religious work with the layperson in Catania as local specialties famous breasts of Agathe, kinds of meringues surmounted of a candied cherry.
The elephant is the symbol of Catania and can be seen in downtown fountain of the byzantine era and a Palace bearing the name of this animal. Finally you arpenterez via Crocifieri and you'll not to contemplate the beautiful facades of the houses and churches. From Catania, it is also possible to go on excursions on Mount Etna, Volcano still active - the last eruption dates back to 1987 and covered Catania ash-whose fertile slopes are covered with citrus orchards. A cable car links Catania to the slopes of Mount Etna and winter; It is even possible to ski on the slopes of the volcano.
In destination car Catania, it will be possible to complete the tour of Sicily and visiting Messina, Siracusa, Agrigento and Palermo are the main towns of the island. From Catania, it is also possible to visit the Lipari Islands. Finally, a stay in Catania will allow you to discover the culinary delights of Sicily. Healthy cuisine with olive oil, vegetables logged Mediterranean sun but also the product of the local fisheries. All this you will delight the taste buds and Catania will be to you also the opportunity to discover the Sicilian wines, wines of Mount Etna and those of the Valle del Belice.
Catania to Palermo is the second largest city in Sicily was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site. At the same time, who visited the city of Catania, with a cheap car, has the chance to explore Sicily.
Whether you are interested the cultural offers of the Baroque old town, such as the former chapel, Church, or for contemporary art, Catania offers a variety of interesting attractions each of their customers. Not only the visit of the ancient Amphitheater, but also of Castello Ursinos, the former residence of an Kings, which today houses the Museo Civico is recommended. The Casa Museo Giovanni Verga of especially should be for the literary educated traveller, a Museum, dedicated to the Italian naturalist Verga. A special highlight is the Festival in honour of Saint Agatha, the patron saint of the city, which is dedicated to the Cathedral of Catania. This takes place from 3rd to 5th March every year and attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors. If you like it less turbulent, can visit the about 30 km distant volcano Etna with the car conveniently and impress of this miracle of nature. San Pietro Clarenza, a city whose Bild is characterized by a variety of houses made of lava rock is located on the southern slope of Mount Etna. There are the best offers of car hire companies in Italy in the price. You can compare the services and book a cheap rental car or book a hotel in Catania. All in all worth Catania in any case is a journey.