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  1. Catania, Italia: Finding beauty beneath a gritty cover

    They say to never judge a book by its cover. Well, the same can be said for cities. Some cities may not have all the glitz and panache of those that appear on Top 10 lists, but beneath its volcanic grit, Catania, Sicily, Italia is a dynamic community just waiting to be discovered.

    Catania, Sicily, Italy from Monte Po

    While Catania’s central core and suburbs bask in the Mediterranean sun, some other parts of the inner city are emblazoned with graffiti and a noticeable assortment of litter dotting the streets. Another factor that makes the city seem grittier than average is the use of volcanic rock for construction and periodic douses of ashen rainfall whenever nearby Mount Etna is acting restless. In fact, in 1669 much of Catania was destroyed by an eruption by its gigantic neighbor.

    Mount Etna from Catania

    It’s said that initial impressions can be lasting, but if one takes the time to peel back the visible exterior of Sicily’s second largest metropolis, you’ll find a charming, colorful, and quite beguiling city.

    Not only are there scenic vistas due to the city’s location adjacent to the Ionian Sea and Mount Etna, but it is filled with impressive human made attributes like the Teatro Massimo Belinni, a number of fontana (fountains), the Greco-Roman Teatro, notable architecture throughout the city, and cute art installations like colorful umbrella covers of public spaces like small piazzas and alleys. Overall, the heart of Catania is very walkable.

    Inside Catania’s Teatro Massimo Belinni Very impressive ancient Greco-Roman Teatro in the heart of Catania

    Beyond those sights, Catania has a terrific collection of bookstores, vintage/new record stores, and the stunning underground University of Catania Library, where the former Benedictine Monastery Library was previously situated (see below).

    We spent 10 days there in late January/early February 2026 and found some truly exquisite sights that are well-worth a deeper look by tourists and locals alike. Interspersed throughout this post are images from Catania that should provide anyone with inspiration to visit this busy and industrious city aside the Ionian Sea.

    Peace!

    City Hall at night Impressive Fontana (fountain) dei Malaglovia Via Etnea during Festa di Sant’Agata Example of colorful umbrella art in Catania Dancing in City Hall to open Festa di Sant’Agata Fireworks during Festa di Sant’Agata #archaeology #Catania #cities #fun #geography #geology #history #Italia #Italy #landUse #MountEtna #planning #Sicily #teatro #theatres #tourism #transportation #travel #volcanoes
  2. Volcano guides at Mount Etna strike over new hiking restrictions.

    Tour guides who lead hikers up Sicily’s Mount Etna have gone on strike for the first time in decades.

    They are protesting tougher restrictions imposed by local authorities after a round of eruptions at the giant volcano in recent weeks.

    Above certain altitudes, it is a legal requirement to go up the volcano with a qualified guide.

    mediafaro.org/article/20260108

    #MountEtna #Volcano #Travel #Sicily #VolcanoEruption #Italy #Hiking

  3. Mount Etna erupts as skiers enjoy spectacle on the slopes.

    Mount Etna’s northeastern crater lit up Sicily’s sky with Strombolian activity, visible from ski slopes.

    A 2.4-magnitude earthquake followed, highlighting Etna's vitality.

    mediafaro.org/article/20251228

    #MountEtna #Volcano #Sicily #Etna #Italy

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  5. People stand near the flow of lava from Mount Etna, which has remained active for the last few weeks. Catania, #Italy

    Photograph: Giuseppe Distefano/AFP/Getty Images

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  6. Lava ribbons

    People watch a flow of lava from Mount Etna, which remains active after eruptions resumed on 10 August, Sicily, #Italy

    Photograph: Giuseppe Distefano/AFP/Getty Images

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  7. Mount Etna glows with lava as eruptions light the night sky.

    Mount Etna, Europe's largest active volcano, was partially closed to visitors on Thursday after fresh volcanic activity sent lava streaming down its slopes and bursts of fire into the sky.

    Authorities blocked access above 2,500 metres after monitoring systems detected rising activity.

    Drone footage showed glowing orange lava flowing down its slopes and bright eruptions.

    mediafaro.org/article/20250829

    #MountEtna #Volcano #Lava #Italy

  8. Volcanic activity continues on Mount Etna as two lava flows descend its slopes.

    Photograph: Salvatore Allegra/AP

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  9. #PhotoOfTheDay: Eruption of #MountEtna

    Shown above is the impressive extension of a lava eruption moving down the slopes of Mount Etna (island of Sicily) .

    Mount Etna is the most active volcano in Europe. Standing at approximately 11,165 ft (3,403 m), it's often snowcapped during the winter months.

    Photographer: Giovanni Passalacqua

    epod.usra.edu/blog/2025/05/feb

  10. A huge plume of ash, gas and rock spewed forth on Monday from Italy's Mount Etna as authorities warned people to steer clear of Europe's largest active volcano. japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/06/ #worldnews #volcanoes #mountetna #italy

  11. Sicily's Mount Etna erupted today, producing a flow of lava, tremors, and a cloud of smoke and ash, but with no threat to people in the vicinity. Here's more from NBC.

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    #MountEtna #Italy #Volcano #Eruption #News #Science

  12. "Oh-ooh-oh, oh your city lies in dust..." - #SATB

    #MountEtna erupted early Monday morning, sending plumes of volcanic ash into the air above Sicily and forcing tourists to flee as seismic activity surged.

    By Monica Danielle
    Published Jun 2, 2025

    accuweather.com/en/weather-new

  13. Can you imagine being a tourist visiting the largest volcano in Europe and it erupts? Seems like most are OK, but that run back down the mountain must have been intense! Video below. #MountEtna
    x.com/finnbenedikt/status/1929

  14. @photography

    Mount Etna erupts with intense Strombolian activity concentrated in the volcano’s south-east crater, producing two lava flows that are threatening nearby villages.

    Photograph: Anadolu/Getty Images

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  15. National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology (Italy): DANTE, the database that tells the story of over 2500 years of eruptions, is online. “The National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology (INGV) just published DANTE, the database that collects and systematizes over 2500 years of eruptive history of Etna, one of the most active volcanoes in the world. DANTE (Database of Etna’s […]

    https://rbfirehose.com/2025/04/16/national-institute-of-geophysics-and-volcanology-dante-the-database-that-tells-the-story-of-over-2500-years-of-eruptions-is-online/

  16. #PhotoOfTheDay: Massive #Lenticular #Cloud over #MountEtna

    Featured above is a giant lenticular cloud observed above the Mount Etna volcano in Sicily, Italy on November 19, 2024.

    Photographer: Giovanni Passalacqua

    epod.usra.edu/blog/2025/02/mas

  17. Mount Etna has become active again after a brief period of apparent calm. A fracture located at approximately 3,000 metres (9,800ft) above sea level, at the base of the Bocca Nuova crater, has once again started feeding a vigorous lava flow that is slowly advancing along the volcano’s south-western flank, Catania, #Italy

    Photograph: Salvatore Allegra/Anadolu/Getty Images

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