The Duomo of Sicily

Piazza del Duomo, Sicily

District / neighborhood: Catania

The island of Sicily is one of the most popular tourist destinations among visitors. , In Sicily, you can experience real Italy and enjoy all the world’s lively and crowded places, picturesque villages, crazy boutique shops, great cafes, and restaurants.

In addition, visitors to Sicily can enjoy plenty of sites and attractions suitable for couples and families for recreation. So whether you are traveling on your own, as a group, or as a family with small children, you can find great places to visit on this beautiful island.

Among the most beautiful places in Sicily, is the Duomo. This historical site is a must-stop for tourists in the area. It is also a central meeting point for the residents, as is it surrounded by entertainment centers, cafes, restaurants, and shops.

The Duomo of Sicily is the central square of the city. Located on the ruins of the original square from the 11th century AD which was completely destroyed during the great earthquake in the 17th century AD. A few years later, the square that stands today was built, which was designed by architect Giovanni Battista Vaccarini.

Visitors will be impressed by spectacular design elements that make it little more than the city center or a historical site, but as many will testify – a real work of art, and some will even consider it a masterpiece, so it is no wonder that over the years it has become one of the most prominent iconic symbols of Sicily.

In addition, the Duomo is surrounded by central and equally important sites that make the entire area buzz with life, either in the morning or at night. This is also the place where a festival is held at the beginning of February every year.

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Historic site, point of interest

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none

Suitable for Children

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$

WIFI

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Beach

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in a few words:

A spectacularly beautiful beach known mainly for the brown sea turtles that lay their eggs there

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Fontana dell'Elefante, Piazza del Duomo, 95124 Catania CT, Italy

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in a few words:

The Elephant Fountain and the Elephant Palace are two central sites in Catania that are major tourist centers and are of historical importance

Attraction Type

A historical site

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in a few words:

A magnificent church from the 13th century AD that is considered one of the most important historical sites in this area of Sicily.

Attraction Type

A historical site

Price Level

$

in a few words:

A Roman theater dating from the middle of the 2nd century AD and includes various architectural elements.