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Etna Giant Bench: How to get to Big Bench 200 in Linguaglossa

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Pagghiaru dell'Etna: rock monument of peasant civilization

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From Basilicata to Assisi on foot, 500 km for his blind horse.

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Discovering Belpasso, Stage 9

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Wild animals in Polesine, the wolf in the Po Delta

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The world's oldest race is Italian: the 120th anniversary of the Targa Florio.

The Italian cities that made the Middle Ages great

Lucca, the enchanting town that sees growing tourism

Norcia: tradition, flavor, and Italian identity in the heart of Umbria

Trapani, the city between two seas: beauty and culture

The Tower of the Incurables: History, Legends and Mysteries

Castles of Italy: the most famous (and visited) in the Belpaese

FAI Spring Days: A Journey Through Italy's Great Beauty

Venetian glass beads, a world to discover

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In Mestre, March 8th will be a day of walking, but also... defending the territory!

In search of roots: the new generations return to their countries of origin

Patronal celebrations of Italians around the world

Circumetnea Railway: proposals for effective improvements

The Circumetnea Railway railcar along the Cibali railway line (photo: Attilio Pavone)

The Paths of Treasures 2022

Le Vie dei Tesori 2022. One of the most interesting events for discovering and getting to know the city returns again this year. […]

Via 80 Palme: Curiosities of Today's Via della Concordia

Does Via 80 palme, or rather "palmi," ring a bell? The most curious or elderly Catanian will already know very well […]

Lachea Island, a Sicilian gem waiting to be discovered.

A few kilometers from Catania lies a paradise island rich in every way. It's Lachea Island, located […]

Sartorius Mountains: history and the path to reach them

It was January 30, 1865 when a new volcanic eruption on the north-eastern side woke the inhabitants of the Etna villages of […]

The Belliniano Museum and Birthplace in Catania have reopened.

Vincenzo Bellini's Birthplace in Palazzo Gravina Cruyllas in Piazza San Francesco has reopened to the public with its […]

Places of Worship of Saint Agatha: History and Legend

Saint Agatha's Places of Worship: History, Legend, and Folklore

Ilice di Pantano: Characteristics of the Holm Oak that is more than 700 years old

In the Carrinu district, between Milo and Zafferana, the largest and oldest holm oak has dominated for more than 700 years […]

Valle del Bove: origins, characteristics, and how to get there

The large depression that can be seen from a plane in flight or from a drone flying over Etna takes the […]

Militello in Val di Catania: a characteristic village in the Calatino area

Militello in all the magnificence of its buildings

Caves in the City: Journalist Michele Milazzo's Story

Where are the caves in the city? Journalist Michele Milazzo tells us some truly curious legends about San Pietro […]

Pagghiaru dell'Etna: rock monument of peasant civilization

What is u Pagghiaru dell'Etna? Our land continues to give us great surprises. In addition to the recent eruption and related rain […]

Catania-Riposto and the charm of rediscovering Mount Etna by rail

The Catania-Riposto route is considered one of the 10 most beautiful and evocative rail journeys in the world, according to the famous […]

Cycling in Catania: the Etna Cycling Park comes to life

Cycling is a much-loved sport in Catania, and when the Giro d'Italia passes by, it's always a celebration for […]

Villa Scabrosa: The Forgotten History of the Lava Garden

Villa Scabrosa is a memory that resurfaces from afar. A black basalt lava that becomes an increasingly perceptible shade. The […]

Etna in winter: a tourist attraction with cable cars, slopes, and breathtaking views.

Etna in winter isn't just images of the lady in white and hikes to the mountain huts for hot chocolate. But […]

The pyramids of Etna and their secrets: there is still much to discover

Sicily and our dear mother, Mount Etna, have always been at the center of myths, legends, curiosities, and mysteries. Today […]

Casa Verga: an intact museum in the heart of Catania

Just a few steps from the Duomo, you can visit the Casa Verga Museum, the birthplace of the celebrated writer Giovanni Verga. […]

Scillichenti: a pearl nestled between lemon groves, lava rock, and the sea

Scillichenti is a pearl stolen by pirates and nestled among lemon groves, lava rock, and the sea. It all began with a little story […]

An Arabian Qanat discovered between Paternò and Adrano

Qanāts, (Arabic: قنات‎ or Persian: كاريز‎, kārīz), meaning canal, are a water transport system used to supply water to settlements.

Randazzo: Discovering the ancient village through stories and legends

Randazzo, the ancient village. A black pearl of lava ridge lapped by the waters of the Alcantara. A treasure trove of stories, mysteries, and legends. A novel by […]

Mount of the Dead: Etna's Lava Sculptures

Monte dei Morti. A Dantesque tangle of wonder and terror. A place where the eye deceives itself and paints a […]

The myth of the Palici gods and the archaeological area of ​​Palikè

To talk about the archaeological area of ​​Palikè and the Palici gods, we directly connect to a story just told in a […]

The magnificence of the caves of Mother Etna

The eruptions of Mother Etna, a volcano “born” 500 years ago, with its lava flows have allowed the creation over the centuries […]

Etna our love, even in summer!

Especially during the summer, we can tour Mount Etna far and wide and enjoy the cool air and breathtaking scenery. All you need is […]

Via Lincoln, or "Sangiuliano's acchianata"

The ascent of Sangiuliano in the 19th century After the disastrous earthquake that completely destroyed Catania in 1693, it was necessary to study a […]

The splendor of Catania's castles: which ones to visit according to ItCatania

Between history and breathtaking views, here are the 10 castles in Catania and its province that we at ItCatania recommend […]

Via di San Giuliano: from history to the street

Every day, hundreds of cars and scooters whiz through the streets of Catania's city center. Worried about being late for […]

Bastion of the Infected: testimony of fortified Catania

Bastione degli Infetti: one of the few remaining vestiges of fortified Catania. For this undiscovered part of Catania, we'll take a […]

History and tradition of Villa Pacini and the Amenano River

Considered one of the historic green lungs of the city of Catania, today we'll talk about the history and tradition of Villa […]

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