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Catania Walking Tour – From Lava Stone to Baroque Splendor

GUIDINGSICILY · Catania

his walking tour takes you through the living heart of Catania, where history, architecture, daily life, and volcanic energy blend into a unique Sicilian experience. We begin in Piazza Duomo, the symbolic center of the city, dominated by the magnificent Cathedral of Saint Agatha and the famous Elephant Fountain, carved from lava stone — the enduring symbol of Catania’s resilience after eruptions and earthquakes. From here, we step into the vibrant soul of the city at the Pescheria Fish Market. Colors, voices, scents, and ancient traditions create an authentic atmosphere where daily life unfolds exactly as it has for centuries. Our path then leads us to Castello Ursino, the imposing 13th-century fortress built by Emperor Frederick II. Once standing by the sea, today it lies inland due to the lava flows that reshaped the landscape, reminding us how deeply Mount Etna has influenced the city’s destiny. We continue through the elegant Baroque axis of Via Crociferi, one of the most beautiful streets in Italy, lined with churches, monasteries, and noble palaces — a masterpiece of Sicilian Baroque rebuilt after the devastating earthquake of 1693. The tour concludes in Piazza Università, a refined square surrounded by historic buildings and adorned with the mysterious statues representing Catania’s legends, where myth and history meet in stone. This walking tour is not just a visit — it is a journey through lava, faith, resilience, art, and everyday Sicilian life.

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Godfather Tour from Taormina

Sicily Legend · Messina

GODFATHER TOUR FROM TAORMINA, VISIT THE VILLAGES OF THE FAMOUS MOVIE: SAVOCA AND FORZA D'AGRO This half day tour is interesting not only for the movie's fans, but for everyone who wants to enjoy the visit to a little town in Sicily. Departing from your hotel, scenic driving along the coast and through the countryside to reach the village of Savoca, it was the set of the Sicilian scenes of the most popular movie "The Godfather I". We will start together a walking tour to enjoy the beauties of the village and to visit the places of the movie; we will see the church of the wedding scene of Michael Corleone with Apollonia, following the footsteps of the young Michael, we will reach the square of the wedding party and the famous Bar Vitelli, where you can enjoy a refreshment with the typical "Sicilian Lemon Granita" (frozen granite) and local pastries. We will continue the tour to the village of Forza D’Agrò, where they filmed many scenes of the Godfather Part II and III. The village is located on the lower peak of a small mountain, while on the higher peak that overlooks the town are the remains of Norman castle. It is obvious to the eyes of those who visit these places for the first time that the love of the past is rich with glory, history, culture and tradition, which restrains the tendency to the frantic innovation. In this corner of the earth, you will find a fantastic place, between the provinces of Messina and Catania. THE TOUR INCLUDE: