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Catania

Description: Sicily, Italy. With some 306,000 inhabitants (750,000 in the metropolitan area) it has the second highest population ... more

Catania ... density on the island. The city's patron saint is Saint Agatha. Catania is located on the east coast of the island, halfway between Messina and Siracusa and is at the foot of the active volcano Mount Etna.

Newest Review: ... scenic backdrop to this seaside city. The culture, religion and passions of the 600,000 people who live in its shadow are shaped by this perilous co-existence. Catania is a brooding baroque place, rebuilt in the late 17th century following the violent eruption of 1669 and a devastating earthquake in 1693. Buildings have risen in the paths of lava flows, hewn from the same fiery black stone ... more

... that wrought destruction. Chalky limestone from nearby Syracuse was added to lighten the pallet. Against this stratifed stage set are the lavish swirls and overwrought embellishments that decorate churches, palaces and pavements. Overall, the effect is th...more

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Catania: go to catania (549 words)
by - written on 30/06/02 (Very useful, 61 readings)
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CATANIA,italy- Travelers are not supposed to admit this but here goes: I was hoping Mount Edna, the king of European volcanoes, would put on a show when i went to Sicily. It may sound like thrill- seeking voyeurism. But i was intrigued. This is an active volcano. Boy, is it active. I figured the mountain and the residents of nearby Catania had things worked out by now. After all, they've been sharing same geography for thousands of years, during which Edna has been the object of veneration, fear and amazement. I first saw the volcano at night, from a cab heading for the city. The driver, wanting to impress the newcomer, nods ahead and say, ... Read the complete review

One Scary Sicilian Town (2095 words)
by - written on 28/04/01 (Very useful, 53 readings)
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Writing about my experience on a day trip to Catania could prove cathartic. There'a also a chance that it won't and at some point I'll run screaming from the computer to seek solace elsewhere and sleep with the lights on for a week. Quite a few personal nightmares converged in the one place, on the one day and if you want to hear about them, pull your chair a little closer to the monitor, and I'll begin. Whilst on an out of season holiday in Malta, we made a last moment decision to take a day trip to Sicily. The price was reasonable, plus an up-grade to first class was only £10 extra, and the Catamaran, The Virgin Butterfly, looked at ... Read the complete review

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