Places worth the detour in Catania
50 places worth going out of your way for lie within 20 km of Catania, Italy, across 6 kinds of detour; castles, monuments & landmarks are the largest group (23). Best known: Catania Cathedral. 48 of them rank as little-known. Click any card to open it on the map.
All 50, ranked 50
Ranked by how many Wikipedia editions cover them.
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2.Castello Ursino
Built landmarks · 13th century · Notable
Thirteenth century castle built on the will of King Federico II, Catania, Italy
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7.Monastery of San Nicolò l'Arena
Sacred sites · Hidden gem
Benedictine Monastery of San Nicolò l'Arena in Catania, Sicily
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8.Elephant Fountain
Built landmarks · 18th century · Hidden gem
Symbolic monument of the city of Catania
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10.Roman amphitheatre of Catania
Ruins & the uncanny · Hidden gem
Roman amphitheatre in Catania, Sicily, Italy
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13.Basilica of St. Sebastian
Sacred sites · 17th century · Hidden gem
Church building in Acireale, Italy
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17.Porta Giuseppe Garibaldi
Built landmarks · 18th century · Hidden gem
Triumphal arch in Sicily, Italy
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28.Palazzo San Giuliano, Catania
Built landmarks · 18th century · Hidden gem
Building in Catania, Italy
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29.Orto Botanico dell'Università di Catania
Parks & cemeteries · 19th century · Hidden gem
Botanical garden in Italy
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30.Church of San Gaetano alle Grotte
Ruins & the uncanny · Hidden gem
Church building in Catania, Italy
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35.Basilica Santa Caterina
Sacred sites · 17th century · Hidden gem
Church building in Pedara, Italy
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45.Music Conservatory Vincenzo Bellini
Built landmarks · 20th century · Hidden gem
Conservatory of Music in Catania in the name of Vincenzo Bellini
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46.Palazzo San Demetrio, Catania
Built landmarks · 17th century · Hidden gem
Building in Catania, Italy
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47.Motta St. Anastasia German military cemetery
Built landmarks · 20th century · Hidden gem
Building in Motta Sant'Anastasia, Italy
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48.Monument to Blessed Giuseppe Dusmet, Catania
Built landmarks · Hidden gem
Memorial in Via dei Crociferi, Catania, Italy
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49.Le Ciminiere (Catania)
Museums & culture · Hidden gem
Museum and exhibition centre in Catania, Siclily Italy
