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Holocaust Remembrance Day: Over 40 events and 13 new Stumbling Stones

Over forty events will be held throughout the municipality until Monday, February 23rd. Eighty organizations will be involved in the event […]

In the shadow of the Christmas tree in St. Mark's Square

In the shadow of the great Christmas tree in St. Mark's Square, the notes of the Christmas Concert in the Basilica still echo. […]

The Patriarch's Christmas greetings to the Farfalle della Giudecca

The lives of inmates: images of daily life inside the Giudecca women's prison. The screen shows moments of work, study, […]

The Ferrini Theater is a "full house": A Dream Weekend of Rock and Laughter. Doati: "A Victory of Passion"

The Ferrini Theater is a "full house" in Adria – A weekend that will go down in the annals of Adria's "jewel box." The Theater […]

After the Storm: Between Shakespeare and the Concrete Breath of the Sea

On October 11th, at 8:30 PM, Catania's Palazzo della Cultura transformed into a bridge between eras, […]

Countess of the Winds: Stories and Wonders of Etna

In the majestic kingdom of Etna, where the mountains touch the sky and history unfolds in ancient landscapes, […]

Etna, a natural laboratory to reveal the secrets of Venus' volcanism.

An international team of researchers, led by the National Institute for Astrophysics (INAF) and in collaboration with volcanologists from the Etna Observatory […]

Roman Necropolis in Catania: Centuries of Buried History

The Roman Catania that can be seen today walking the streets of Catania's historic center is nothing compared to […]

Discovering Roman Catania: Circus Maximus and Naumachia

Walking around Catania, you may come across unfamiliar monuments or structures, immersed in neglect. […]

Her Story, a feminist walk in Catania

Headquarters of the Differenza Donna Collective, in via Maddalena 59 ph Angela Strano

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 […]

The abandoned clinic in Motta Sant'Anastasia: mystery or mere speculation?

Motta Sant'Anastasia: a small provincial town just minutes from the city of Catania. But there's more. […]

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 […]

Traveling in Sicily, an exclusive book

Musical interlude in the presentation of Traveling in Sicily ph Angela Strano

Piazza Vicerè celebrates, a weekend of fun

Piazza Vicerè will be celebrating next weekend, bringing prestige to a beautiful square sometimes overlooked by its residents. […]

Holywin, All Saints' Day celebrations come to Catania.

The parish of Santa Maria di Gesù is also organizing Holywin, the feast of All Saints, this year, an event that […]

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 […]

The Iris and Arancini Festival is finally back!

The Iris and Arancini Festival is finally back after the long pandemic. Here's when and where it will be held.

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 […]

I am Rita, a book about a rebellious Sicilian

I am Rita, a book about the experiences of an anti-mafia heroine, by Angela Strano

October Festivals: Taste and Tradition in Sicily

October festivals are a great way to spend a day out enjoying flavors and traditions, some of which […]

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 […]

Clemente Cipresso, the last master shipwrights of Acitrezza

Clemente Cipresso has dedicated a book to the master shipwrights of Acitrezza, the Rodolicos, which tells their story and […]

Feast of Our Lady of Ognina 2023: the program

The 2023 Feast of Our Lady of Ognina begins with the fishermen, but reaches straight to the hearts of all Catanians, the […]

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 […]

Ghost Ships of Sicily: Between Legend and Reality

Have you ever heard of Sicily's ghost ships? In ancient times, Sicilian sailors often encountered […]

The goodness of Scillichenti's pani cunzatu

One of the most beloved and delicious street food specialties, we're talking about pani cunzatu, a characteristic product of the hamlet of […]

Saint Agatha's Day in August 2023, including religious and cultural events

Sant'Agata d'Agosto 2023 is the most anticipated festival of the Catania summer. Here's the calendar presented at the press conference, which includes […]

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