Catania is a multifaceted city built on Mount Etna’s feet. You can discover it leaving from Palazzo Vecchio, a 5-star boutique hotel in Taormina.
In the streets of Catania, vibrant with life until late at night, you will encounter art and Baroque architecture characterized by the typical dark gray color of the lava stone, tracing the city's multiethnic history. You can also taste food and wine products influenced by this mixture of cultures and the proximity of the volcano.
Passing through the alleys of its historic center, a few meters from the Baroque cathedral and the black basalt Elephant fountain, also called "U Liotru" in the local dialect, you will reach "A Piscaria," the city's ancient fish market that stands under the walls of the Palazzo dei Chierici.
"A Piscaria" of Catania has maintained its ancient Arab souk appearance and the authenticity of typical Sicilian smells, tastes, and sounds over the centuries.
On the stalls, every morning fresh fish is displayed, but also local fruits and vegetables. Moreover, it is possible to taste Sicilian street food delicacies amidst the hubbub and folkloric tales of the vendors.
