Metropolitan City of Catania
Metropolitan City of Catania, Metropolitan area in Italy
The Metropolitan City of Catania is an Italian metropolitan city situated on the east coast of Sicily fronting the Ionian Sea.
It was established on August 4, 2015, succeeding the abolished Province of Catania.
This metropolitan city is known for its rich culture, which includes the renowned Carnival of Acireale.
With Catania as its capital, the metropolitan city serves as a hub for education, commerce, and tourism.
Hosts Mount Etna, one of the most active volcanoes in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Location: Sicily
Inception: August 4, 2015
Capital city: Catania
Website: cittametropolitana.ct.it
Sources: Wikimedia, OpenStreetMap
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The Metropolitan City of Catania is an Italian metropolitan city situated on the east coast of Sicily fronting the Ionian Sea.
Mount Etna is one of the world's most active volcanoes and is in an almost constant state of activity.
The Elephant Fountain is a black lava stone statue of an elephant, topped with an Egyptian obelisk.
Catania Cathedral, dedicated to Saint Agatha, is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Catania, Sicily.
The Necropolis of Pantalica is a large necropolis in Sicily with over 5,000 tombs dating from the 13th to the 7th centuries BC.
Castello Ursino is a castle in Catania, Italy, built between 1239 and 1250 as a royal castle of Emperor Frederick II.
The Hundred Horse Chestnut is a large, ancient sweet chestnut tree in the municipality of Sant'Alfio, on the eastern slope of Mount Etna in Sicily.
Etnaland is a large amusement and water park located at the foot of Mount Etna in Belpasso, Sicily.
The Nebrodi Park is the largest national park in Sicily covering more than 85,000 hectares.
The Staircase of Santa Maria del Monte is a landmark of the town of Caltagirone.
The Teatro Massimo Bellini is an opera house in Catania, Italy.
