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| Catania. Catania, a shining pearl in eastern Sicily, Italy, is located at the foot of Mount Etna and is the second largest city in Sicily. Let’s explore the city’s main attractions together! 🎊 📍Piazza del Duomo: The core of Catania, where many iconic buildings gather😎. ●Cathedral of Catania (Cattedrale di Sant'Agata): An 11th-century Baroque-style cathedral dedicated to the patron saint Saint Agata, with exquisite interior decoration🤩. ●Fontana dell'Elefante: The black lava stone statue in the center of the square, shaped like an elephant, symbolizes the tenacity of Catania and is also a symbol of the city🐘. 📍Castello Ursino: Medieval castle🏰, built by Frederick II, now a museum housing a rich collection of art and archeology🖼️. 📍Bellini Theater (Teatro Massimo Bellini): A Baroque-style opera house named after the composer Bellini🎭. The murals on the top depict his four major opera scenes. The acoustics are excellent. There are wonderful operas and music every year. It will be performed here🎶. 📍Via Etnea: Catania’s main street, extending from the city center to Mount Etna🚶‍♂️🚶‍♀️, lined with shops, cafes, restaurants and boutiques, as well as many historical buildings waiting for you to discover🏛️ .
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