University of Catania, Catania

Name: University of Catania
Address: Catania, Italy

#71 among attractions in Catania

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The University of Catania is a university located in Catania, Sicily. Founded in 1434, it is the oldest university in Sicily, the 13th oldest in Italy, and the 29th oldest university in the world. With a population of over 60,000 students, it is the main university in Sicily. ()

Local name: Università degli Studi di Catania Established: 1434 (590 years ago)Coordinates: 37°31'5"N, 15°4'37"E

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Catania (Borgo-Sanzio)Catania Italy

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University of Catania – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Stadio Angelo Massimino, San Nicolò l'Arena, Terme della Rotonda, San Gaetano alle Grotte.

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Outdoor activities, Football, Sport venue
Stadio Angelo Massimino, Catania
9 min walk • Nestled in the shadow of Mount Etna, Stadio Angelo Massimino stands as a testament to the passionate world of Italian football. Located in Catania, a city with rich historical roots on the island of Sicily, this sport venue is primarily known as the home ground of...
1 miS
Church, Baroque architecture
San Nicolò l'Arena, Catania
25 min walk • San Nicolò l'Arena, Catania, is a monumental church that stands as a testament to Sicily's rich history and architectural grandeur. Nestled in the vibrant city of Catania, this church is one of the largest in Italy and is renowned for its impressive Baroque style.
1 miS
Church, Historical place
Terme della Rotonda, Catania
26 min walk • Nestled within the vibrant city of Catania, Italy lies a hidden gem of historical and architectural significance: the Terme della Rotonda. This ancient structure, now standing as a testament to Catania's rich cultural past, is a former Roman bathhouse that was later...
0.9 miSE
Church
San Gaetano alle Grotte, Catania
23 min walk • San Gaetano alle Grotte is a historical church nestled in the vibrant city of Catania, located on the east coast of Sicily, Italy. This sacred site, often overlooked by the bustling tourist paths, offers a serene refuge and a glimpse into the spiritual...
0.9 miSE
Church, Sacred and religious sites
Sant'Agata al Carcere, Catania
22 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Catania, Italy, Sant'Agata al Carcere stands as a testament to the city's rich religious heritage and architectural beauty. This revered church is dedicated to Saint Agatha, the patron saint of Catania, and is steeped in history and devotion.
1.1 miSE
Museum, Church, Sacred and religious sites
San Francesco Borgia, Catania
27 min walk • San Francesco Borgia is a Roman Catholic church located on Via Crociferi #7, adjacent to the former Collegio Gesuita, and parallel to San Benedetto, and about a block south on Crociferi of the church and convent of San Giuliano, in the city of Catania, region of Sicily, southern Italy.
0.9 miSE
Church
Sant'Agata la Vetere, Catania
22 min walk • Sant’Agata la Vetere is a Roman Catholic church located in the piazza of the same name in Catania, Sicily, southern Italy.
1 miS
Church
Conservatorio delle Verginelle di Sant'Agata, Catania
26 min walk • The Conservatorio delle Verginelle di Sant'Agata is a former orphanage-hostel and church located on via Teatro Greco #82, with the northern facade paralleling Piazza Dante and the Monastery of San Nicolo l'Arena in the center of the city of Catania, region of Sicily, Italy.
0.7 miSE
Park, Garden, Sculpture
Giardino Bellini, Catania
17 min walk • The Giardino Bellini is the oldest urban park of Catania. It occupies 70.942 m².
0.9 miSE
Church, Sacred and religious sites
Santuario della Madonna del Carmine, Catania
22 min walk • The Santuario della Madonna del Carmine also called Basilica di Maria Santissima Annunziata al Carmine, is a Roman Catholic minor basilica church and Marian sanctuary located on Piazza Carlo Alberto, in the town of Catania, Sicily.
0.8 miSE
Church, Historical place, Sacred and religious sites
San Biagio, Catania
22 min walk • San Biagio, previously called Sant'Agata alla Fornace or La Fornace or Carcara is a Neoclassical architecture, Roman Catholic parish church located at the western edge of the Piazza Stesicoro in the quartiere San Biagio della Calcarella, of Catania, Sicily, southern Italy.

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Which popular attractions are close to University of Catania?

Nearby attractions include Sant'Agata al Borgo, Catania (9 min walk), Fontana di Cerere, Catania (9 min walk), Botanical Garden, Catania (11 min walk), Teatro Verga, Catania (13 min walk).

How to get to University of Catania by public transport?

The nearest stations to University of Catania:

Bus

Milo-Orto Limoni • Lines: 431N, 940 (2 min walk)
Consolazione • Lines: 431R, 940 (3 min walk)

Metro

Milo • Lines: 1 (7 min walk)
Borgo • Lines: 1 (13 min walk)

Train

Milo (7 min walk)
Catania Borgo (13 min walk)