I first noticed the Castle while out for a guys night out at a restaurant nearby. Parking can be an…read moreissue depending on the time of day, but I was able to find a spot relatively easy. The moat outside the Castle could use some love, but the inside more than makes up for it. Warning, it can be a little warm inside depending on the time of day, but the artwork and historical pieces makes it worth it. A must do if in Catania.

So much to see here. Recommended. Ground floor - Roman. You…read morecan get very close to many items. First floor - "Jesus" paintings Top floor - eclectic collection of photographs Many dual-language explanations €9 for 2

Castle on the coast for you to tour. Spectacular views of the coastline…read more Located in Acicastello, which is a little town (near Catania) along the coast not far from where we live. This castle is perched up high on a cliff and for a small fee offers a chance for you to enter. Great photo ops! A steep staircase from the piazza will take you up to the top. Don't miss it!

An interesting little museum on the way up to Mount Etna…read more Two Young girls gives a tour of a Scicilian family's house, dating from the late 1600. They speak Italien, English and French, which gives them little time to talk, since they have to say everything three times. The tour includes the stables, kitchen, eating and processing of local produce. The fine dining room, the bedroom and the wardrobe. There are interesting artifacts around and the tour concludes with a wine and food tasting. It took all but a half hour.