Via Etnea is the main shopping street in Catania. It has a length of approximately 3 kilometers. The street is nothing but an endless chain of popular shops, cozy restaurants, and charming cafes. There are shops that offer all kinds of goods and for visitors with any budget on Via Etnea. Fans of stylish clothing and accessories will find it interesting to visit Extyn and Levi's. There is also a boutique by famous …
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6. Motorists should remember that traffic in the territory of some districts of the city may be significantly hindered. The majority of streets of the city are very narrow, so there are always heavy traffic jams in peak hours. Moreover, local drivers have never followed the traffic rules in all situations. This also can become a problem.
7. Do not forget to leave tips in local restaurants. As a …
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Besides swimming in the Ionian Sea, gorgeous beaches of Catania offer vacationers to enjoy various cruises, try kayaking or stick to surfing and diving. All these activities will make vacationers feel good, refreshed, and will leave many pleasant memories. Many tourists like riding a horse on a beach – such centers as Centro Ippico Amico del Cavallo and Centro Volteggio ed Equitazione Sole dell'Etna offer these …
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Local festivals and other celebrations are an excellent way to get acquainted with the authentic culture of the region. Festival Internazionale di Tango della Sicilia is one of the most popular events in the region. It takes place in the middle of hot August – befitting the passionate tango dance. The festival is an important event in the festival life of Sicily. Many Italians visit Catania during this time of the …
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One of the most picturesque beaches in the city is the Stabilimento Balneare Le Capannine. You can comfortably rest here, even with young children. This beach is sandy, and perfectly equipped. Everywhere here are set very cute umbrellas made of palm leaves, and sunbeds. The soft volcanic sand has a dark shade, so the beach always gets warm well. There are several excellent restaurants and cafes on the coast. For …
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One of the main symbols of the city is the beautiful Cathedral of St. Agatha, named after the patroness of the city. The very first temple on this site was built in the 11th century. It was built on the ruins of the ancient Roman baths. The first temple was reminiscent of its military fortress. Despite the fact that the structure was powerful and reliable, the temple was completely destroyed twice during an …
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Travelling inside Italy - transportation means
The infrastructure of the leading Italian airport (Da Vinci Airport) will pleasantly surprise even the most experienced traveler. On the territory of the terminals are available comfortable recreation areas, cafes and restaurants, souvenir shops and duty-free shops, as well as nurseries, currency exchange offices, and bank branches. Next in size is considered to be the Marco Polo airport, which is located in Venice. It is situated eight kilometers from the city center. You can get to it with the help of water transport, buses, and taxis. The infrastructure of this airport is also quite well developed, creating comfortable and safe conditions for the movement of passengers. The third by dimensions in Italy is the Milan-Malpensa airport. It is located 45 kilometers from Milan. You can get to the city by public transport, taxi, or transfer.
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