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"Did you know that .." is a column full of anecdotes and curiosities that tells many unique news, bizarre facts and little-known stories of our beautiful Italy.

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Discovering Roman Catania: Circus Maximus and Naumachia

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Sant'Angelo di Roccalvecce, the fairytale town that makes adults and children dream

Santa Maria Maggiore, the village of chimney sweeps

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A home for the homeless, a gesture of solidarity

A home for the homeless is our Municipality's new solidarity initiative. Here are all the details. Home […]

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

They're spreading like wildfire and are hugely sought after and loved by both adults and children. What are they? The Big […]

The Leopard's Grand Sicilian Ball in Piazza Mazzini

A bright Sunday morning, with the Grand Ball of Sicily, transported Piazza Mazzini to another era, bringing it back to the vision […]

Laura Salafia, farewell to a symbol of the city

Laura Salafia, left quadriplegic by a stray bullet, has died. The entire city mourns this woman, a model of […]

Mick Jagger as a tourist in Catania

In the past few hours, Mick Jagger, the legendary leader of the Rolling Stones, visited Catania and had his portrait taken in iconic locations […]

No peace for Angelina Mioccio: her family chapel is at risk of collapse.

"Here sleeps Angelina Mioccio, nineteen years old. A most innocent soul. She closed her beautiful eyes at dawn..." This is the headline on […]

Street artists, the art of working with a "hat"

Street artists are professionals capable of enchanting everyone who sees them. Here's where to find them in the heart of the city. Artists […]

The Criate, the history of Sicilian maids and the aristocratic culture of the past

In Sicily's past, the noble and wealthy classes enjoyed the privilege of having domestic staff who lived under the […]

Ficarra & Picone in Catania for their new film "Santocielo" 

The artistic-cinematographic duo Ficarra & Picone, together with their large crew, stayed in Catania from May to early July for the […]

The strange phenomenon of smoke rings from Etna

Smoke rings billowing from Mount Etna have been a common occurrence in recent years. The […]

Agave, a heroic plant against bad luck

Agave is a genus of succulent plants that has won the hearts of gardeners around the world thanks to its […]

"Guardian – Safely Around," the app for safe city travel

“Guardian – Safely Around” is the name of the app created by four Catania students for the safety of girls who travel […]

Catania, the city on various productions

Catania, the city's setting for several film productions and TV series, is a must-see. We'll tell you what's happening. […]

Ognina Marina and the Sunday Market

At the Ognina Marina, every Sunday there's a market that allows you to shop right by the sea on the coast […]

Alpacarl The Alpacop, an animated series born in Catania

Born in Catania, the animated series Alpacarl The Alpacop was developed thanks to collaborations from across Italy. The […]

Lavika, Miriam Leone's new brand

Lavika is the name of Miriam Leone's new skincare, wellness, and nutrition line that evokes the scents and characteristics […]

Etna Red Fox: The Wild Predator Is at Risk of Domestication

Encountering it in spring or summer is very likely, although the mild climate of recent years has made it visible […]

Ficarra and Picone choose Catania for the set.

Ficarra and Picone, the comedian duo, have chosen Catania again for the scenes of their next film, the one we discovered. Ficarra […]

The Leopard, also filmed in Catania

The Leopard, the new Netflix series inspired by Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa's famous novel, is taking shape. Four months of […]

Catania is growing "in height": the city is divided over the new NZEB skyscrapers.

They are very tall, ultra-modern, earthquake-proof, and zero-impact. They are the new NZEB skyscrapers under construction or already built […]

Catania in Serie C, an uncontainable joy

Catania in Serie C, a city that rejoices, fans and non-fans alike celebrating, and thus the club's history begins again […]

Single museum ticket, the cultural offering

The single museum ticket allows access to Catania's museums at a reduced price. All the details are available in […]

Female-owned businesses: In Catania, companies are led by women.

Female-owned businesses. According to a report by the Assoesercenti Sicilia Research Center, Catania is the province with the highest number of […]

Monte Calvario, the former Biancavilla quarry will be reclaimed

The former Monte Calvario quarry in Biancavilla is back in the spotlight: remediation work has finally begun in the area after many […]

Kataniamp, an ironic showcase of Catania

Kataniamp (Katania) is a comical and ironic showcase followed by many people from Catania and beyond. We'd like to introduce you to it. When […]

Solar Gigafactory in Catania, a pearl of energy

Catania's Solar Gigafactory is an industrial facility that will make the city a leader in solar panel production. […]

Catania, food vouchers for families in need

Food vouchers to help families experiencing serious financial hardship will soon be available; here's how to get them. Food vouchers, 417 allocated […]

Christmas in the Cathedral: the complete program

Christmas in the Cathedral features a series of unmissable events. Here's the complete program of celebrations. Christmas in […]

Serravalle Castle in Mineo is back in full swing, hosting cultural events and initiatives.

Serravalle Castle in Mineo shines again and becomes the venue for important initiatives, cultural events, and exhibitions. […]

Nativity scene at the spa, life-size statues

The nativity scene at the Achilliane Baths was set up with life-size statues. We'll tell you how it's made. Nativity scene at the baths, […]

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