Catania is an ancient port city on the east coast of Sicily. It is located at the foot of Etna, an active volcano with paths that reach up to its summit.

The large central square of the city, Piazza del Duomo, is characterized by the picturesque statue of the Elephant Fountain and the Cathedral, richly decorated. In the southwestern corner of the square, La Pescheria, the fish market that is held on weekdays, is a vociante spectacle surrounded by restaurants serving fish