Catania is a multisensory city, in the meaning that it is able to exalt all the senses with its peculiarities .It is a city that has two historical souls: the first one ancient underlying in the basement under a blanket of lava can be visited with a tour exciting, and a visible, Baroque , planned on XVIII century after the earthquake and volcanic eruption that's have razed in the late '600 .Myths and legends are numerous in these parts. Homer, in the Odyssey tells about the presence of the Cyclops, one-eyed beings , which probably refer to the imposing presence of the volcano that throws against Ulysses hot stones out of his mouth .Getting to Catania is a powerful experience . It soon becomes clear that it is a city full of contradictions where the inhabitants appear immediately sociable and extravagant .The first contradiction is expressed by the two colors that characterize the city : the dark volcanic stone , predominant , and the white of the limestone areas close by which are made all the baroque decorations . The objective architectural beauty of the city , unfortunately, is not accompanied by typical cleaning of any city of art, although here there is so much art , often not considered by the city of Catania .If the colors amaze the view, the flavors amaze the palate, the taste. Here the cuisine is an important and serious thing . The food is a mission of life and not just a necessity and be comfortable at the table is crucial. Just take a walk in the street market every morning animate two zones in the city to realize the festival of the fruits of this land and to understand how the invasions ( Arabic , Swabian , Norman , Spanish, francece ) have affected the overall costumes of its citizens.The perfume of orange blossoms , the flower of the orange , it explodes for the pleasure of smell , along with jasmine , typical of the Mediterranean .Catania is a bustling city , where on the one hand the city traffic and on the other an exuberant way of speaking of Catania, make it unique and typically southern cities , Arab . To market the merchandise you sell, sreaming!But the thing for which Catania is recognized as the most interesting city in southern Italy is for its nightlife and for its cultural dynamism and fun . The old town lives day and night in all its extension . Administrative Centre of extended day and concentration of restaurants , pubs , bars with live music , the night for the pleasure of its residents and university students . Catania has an important university, connected with many international universities whose students spend long periods in the city , making it truly international. just stand in the street to hear different languages ​​and be the center of the world. Babel is part of this also the " Sicilian language " that the Catania likes to talk together with Italian .Catania is a city of sea and mountains. Perhaps best known is the first aspect, but few know that there are the Etna slopes , shelters , trails that make it very challenging and interesting stay even during the winter season.