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6 May 2022 |
By P&O Cruises Editorial staff
Catania, city of surprises
"Active volcanoes, ancient amphitheatres and astonishing food... Catania will wow you" – our expert port guide Danilo de Marco, President, Agemars Srl
Sicily is an island of a thousand surprises
Suspended between history and reality, it offers encounters with untold beauties praised through the ages by the world’s greatest writers.
Located at the foot of the volcano Mount Etna, Catania is full of artistic treasures – many of our churches and the noble palace epitomise the Sicilian Baroque. This majesty is complemented by the friendly courtesy of the locals.
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Cultural highlights
Catania has so many cultural highlights, among them the Cathedral of Sant’Agata, Massimo Bellini Theatre, the Monastery of San Nicolò l’Arena, Villa Bellini gardens and our beach, La Playa.
Beyond Catania, Taormina is a special place. The remarkable Greek Theatre hosts performances overlooking the sweeping bay towards Etna. The village itself is charming, with pretty shops. Take the cable car down to Mazzarò and Isola Bella beaches below. The magnificent mosaics at Roman villa Romana del Casale in the village of Piazza Armerina are another highlight.
For first-time visitors, I suggest combining Taormina or Mount Etna with a wine tasting. For something different, Syracusa, with its archaeological treasures and the old town island of Ortigia, is an unforgettable experience.