

Ursino Castle (Castello di Ursino)
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Catania is best known for its Sicilian baroque architecture, but one of the most important attractions in the city actually dates from centuries earlier: the formidable 13th-century Ursino Castle (Castello di Ursino). Built by Emperor Frederick II, it now houses an impressive collection of art and artifacts in the Museo Civico (Civic Museum).
Piazza Federico di Svevia, Catania, Italy
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Catania Segway Tour
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Glide through the historic streets of Catania on a 3-hour Segway tour. Follow a local guide through the UNESCO-listed city center, passing the Fountain of the Elephant, the bustling street of Via Etnea and the park of Villa Bellini. Pause to admire the 13th-century Castle Ursino and learn more about the city’s medieval history. Your tour will conclude back at your original departure point.
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$122.50
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Catania Street Food Walking Tour
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Discover the street food and snacks of Catania on a daytime walking tour around the city. Visit the main piazza, and the elegant Via dei Crociferi or Benedettini enclave, learning about Catania’s food and its place in Sicilian culture as you stroll. Sample treats at market stalls and bakeries, and then leave armed with tips for the best places to eat in town. A food 'passport' is included so you can keep track of your favorite bites along the way.
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$60.63
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Underground Catania
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From the classical era to the eighteenth century, among religious buildings and burials, grandiose Roman monuments and underground rivers, popular legends and historical documents ... A fascinating itinerary to retrace all the eras of the Etna city. The traces of a Catania of the past that continues to live under our feet, hidden from our eyes
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How much does it cost to visit Ursino Castle (Castello di Ursino) 2021?
Currently, an entrance ticket to Ursino Castle (Castello di Ursino) costs USD 19.04. Guided Ursino Castle (Castello di Ursino) tours start around USD 19.04 per person. See all 3 Ursino Castle (Castello di Ursino) tickets and tours on Viator.
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