Friday, 9 June 2017

The Ancient Port City of Catania

Catania sits at the foot of the active volcano, Mt. Etna. The city's central square features the whimsical Fontana dell 'Elefante, created in 1736 it is reminiscent of Catania's long and varied past!
Our excellent tour guide Aurelian Garozzo explained to us the amazing history of this historical city!
I enjoyed watching the pensioners sitting in the beautiful surroundings of Catania telling their stories and watching life happening!!!




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