Catania in Sicily
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Castello Ursino

Castello Ursino is a castle in Catania, Sicily, southern Italy.

Located at 37.4989, 15.0847 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Castles in Sicily, Buildings and structures in Catania, Museums in Sicily, Local museums in Italy

Catania Cathedral

Catania Cathedral (Italian: Duomo di Catania, Cattedrale di Sant'Agata) dedicated to Saint Agatha, is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Catania, Sicily, southern Italy. It was the seat of the Bishops of Catania until 1859, when the diocese was elevated to an archdiocese, and since then has been the seat of the Archbishops of Catania.

Located at 37.5025, 15.0881 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Cathedrals in Italy, Churches in Catania, 18th-century architecture

Palazzo degli Elefanti

Palazzo degli Elefanti is a historical building in Catania, Sicily, southern Italy. It currently houses the city's Town Hall. The palace, located on the northern side of the Cathedral square, was begun in 1696 after the devastating earthquake of 1693, its original designed having been commissioned to Giovan Battista Longobardo. The eastern, southern, and western façades were however designed at a later stage by Giovan Battista Vaccarini, while the northern one was by Carmelo Battaglia.

Located at 37.5031, 15.087 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Catania, 1690s architecture, 18th-century architecture, Palaces in Sicily

Basilica della Collegiata

The Basilica della Collegiata (also known as Santa Maria dell'Elemosina) is a church in Catania, Sicily, southern Italy. Finished in 1768, it is an example of Sicilian Baroque. The church was built in the early 18th century, after the earthquake of 1693 that had destroyed most of the city.

Located at 37.5042, 15.0865 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Sicilian Baroque, 18th-century architecture, Churches in Catania

Palazzo Biscari

Palazzo Biscari is a private palace in Catania, Sicily, southern Italy. It was built by will of the Paternò Castello family, the princes of Biscari, starting from the late 17th century, lasting for much of the following century, after the devastations of the 11 January 1693 earthquake. The new palace was built directly against the city walls (Charles V's walls), which had partially withstood the earthquake.

Located at 37.5022, 15.0904 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Catania, 18th-century architecture, Palaces in Sicily, Museums in Sicily, Historic house museums in Italy

San Benedetto, Catania

San Benedetto is a church in Catania, Sicily, southern Italy. Dedicated to St. Benedict of Nursia, it was built between 1704 and 1713. The church is part of a complex including also the Badia Maggiore and the Badia Minore, connected by a covered bridge over the road. Its mos famous feature is the Angel's Staircase, a marble entrance stair decorated with statues of angels and surrounded by a wrought iron railings. The entrance door, in wood, has panels with Stories of St. Benedict.

Located at 37.5037, 15.0845 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Churches in Catania, 18th-century architecture, Sicilian Baroque

Palazzo Tezzano

The Palazzo Tezzano is a historic building in Piazza Stesicoro, which is in the center of Catania, Sicily, southern Italy.

Located at 37.508, 15.0856 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Palaces in Sicily, Buildings and structures in Catania, 18th-century architecture

PalaCatania

PalaCatania is an indoor sports arena, located in Catania, Italy. The capacity of the arena is 5,000 spectators. It has hosted some matches of the 2010 FIVB Men's World Championship.

Located at 37.5032, 15.0561 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Indoor arenas in Italy, Buildings and structures in Catania, Sports venues in Sicily