Catania
Fountain of the Elephant (1736) on Plazza del Duomo
Liotru, symbol of the city
view of Mt. Etna
Catania, city, southern Italy, capital of Catania Province, on the eastern coast of Sicily, at the base of Mount Etna. It is a major seaport and a commercial and manufacturing center. In the city are flour mills, sugar refineries, sulfur refineries, and asphalt and chemical factories. Catania contains numerous architectural remains of ancient times, including the ruins of Greek and Roman theaters and Roman aqueducts and baths. Also here are a cathedral (founded 11th century) and Ursino Castle (13th century.). The University of Catania (1443), the first university established in Sicily, is here.
Fontana dell'Amenano, at the entrance to the Fish Market
Photos of the Fish and Vegetable Market
Catania, founded as a Greek colony in the 8th century BC, was captured by the
Romans in 263 BC, during the First Punic War. It was plundered by the Normans in
the late 11th century. It has suffered many earthquakes and volcanic eruptions
and was severely damaged by bombing in World War II. Population (1997 estimate)
341,909.
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clothes for the children
shopper
street market
fruit candies
Finance building
Mussolini period building on Plazza Bellini
the University
Piazza del Duomo
crown is protesting government cutbacks
Photos concerning Saint Agatha
from within the government building
facing Piazza del Duomo
marble of Eliodorus (8th century AD)
official coach
Spanish period
Sicilian cart
