Neighborhoods in Catania

Via Crociferi is a short but extraordinarily beautiful baroque street in the heart of Catania, recognised by UNESCO as part of the Late Baroque Towns of the Val di Noto. In barely 300 metres it concentrates four monumental churches, two convents, and the Arco di San Benedetto.

Via Etnea is Catania's main boulevard, running almost 3 km due north from Piazza del Duomo toward the snow-capped peak of Mount Etna. Lined with baroque palazzi, churches, shops, and café terraces, it is the spine of the city's commercial and social life.

The Lungomare di Catania is the city's scenic waterfront promenade stretching from the port area through the Ognina district along the Ionian coast. Offering views of the sea, volcanic rock formations, and — on clear days — Mount Etna, it is popular for evening walks, jogging, and al fresco dining.