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The Baroque Palaces of Catania

A journey to discover the Baroque Palaces of Catania


Palazzo Speciale is one of the ancient Baroque residences located in the heart of ancient Catania, in the historic center it is possible to find many others, some you can visit in full, others only externally, but they are all ready to show tourists their beauties and their centenary history. We suggest two routes to visit some of these ancient residences always starting from Palazzo Speciale and walking along the city streets, the first route will take you towards the coast of the city, towards the Arches of the Marina, the station and the promenade, the second appointment will make a stop along the main street of Catania: Via Etnea from which to reach other places of interest such as Villa Bellini, Piazza Stesicoro etc.
Near Palazzo Speciale it is possible to visit:
  • Palazzo Biscari
  • Palazzo Valle
  • Palazzo Platamone/della Cultura
  • Palazzo Pedagaggi





Starting from Palazzo Speciale and going up along Via Etnea, some of the baroque palaces you will encounter will be:
  • Palazzo dei Chierici
  • Palazzo degli Elefanti
  • Palazzo San Giuliano
  • Palazzo Manganelli
  • Palazzo San Demetrio
  • Palazzo Minoriti
  • Palazzo Tezzano
  • Palazzo del Toscano
  • Palazzo delle Poste




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