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Catania, situated on level ground halfway along Sicily's eastern coast, is a provincial capital and the second largest city on the island after Palermo. It is the seat of an archbishopric and of a university - the oldest in Sicily. With a cityscape ... More >determined by its many Baroque buildings, both sacred and secular, with its many monuments from both ancient and more modern times, and not least its position on the Piana di Catania, a highly fertile plain between the volcano Mount Etna and the sea, Catania is an important and rewarding city to visit. In addition it is an important industrial and commercial city and port, the second largest in Sicily.Beautiful beaches nearby and the opportunity to visit both Mount Etna and the many historical sites in Eastern Sicily add to the attractions of the city for the holidaymaker.