Getting around as many sights as possible in one day? Easy! Here are two intense hiking routes in Catania.
The first begins on Via VI Aprile, which runs along the seashore. Then you can start the itinerary in Catania in this way: Fountain Proserpina - Via Vittorio Emanuele II - Theatre Massimo Bellini - Cathedral Square - Elephant Fountain - Cathedral - Elephant Palace - Amenano Fountain - Ursino Castle - Monument to Cardinal Dusmeta - Church of St. Francis - Via Crociferi, where many Baroque buildings are located.
The second route of the walks in Catania is along the main street - Via Etnea. It includes a tour of the University of Catania, University Square with its four lanterns decorated with legendary characters (Colapesce, Pius Brothers, Gammazita and Uzeta), the Collegiate Basilica, the Toscano Palace, the ruins of the Roman Amphitheatre, the Church of Santa Agata alla Fornace (or San Biagio), the Charles V Wall and Church of Santa Agata al Carchere, the historic Savia Confectionery, Bellini Park and the Minoriti Church.
