- Catania is a Port city on the northeast coast of the island of Sicily in the Region of Sicily in Italy. It is located at the base of Mount Etna.
- It became a Roman city of the same name after the First Punic War (264-246 BCE) and was in the Province of Sicily.
Mount Etna
- Catania was partially damaged by the eruption of Mount Etna in 121 BCE, but rebuilt its roofs and returned to prosperity.
- The city has been damaged by volcanic eruptions 17 times in its history.
Roman Sites
- Roman Amphitheatre
- the ruins are sunk below ground level.
- Roman Theatre
- seating for 7,000 spectators.
- Roman Odeon
- seating for 1,500 spectators.
- Roman Baths
- Achilliane Thermae below ground with its arches and floors intact.
Museums
- Theatre Museum
- This is a very small museum beside the Roman Theatre that holds the Roman marble statues that were found on the Site.
- Archeological Museum of Catania
- Palazzo Ingrassia, Via Biblioteca, 4, 95124, Catania.
- The museum holds Finds from the excavations of the Greek colony of Megara Hyblae as well as from other periods of history.
Roman Roads
- A circular perimeter road connected all the coastal cities of Sicily.
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