What is there to know about Catania?Located in the southeastern part of Sicily along the Ionian Sea, Catania is rich in history, culture, and natural beauty. The city boasts a diverse architectural heritage given by the Greeks and later the Romans. An earthquake severely damaged Catania during 1693. Due to this fact it was rebuilt under the guidance of architect G.B. Vaccarini and his baroque influence remains visible in the city's historic center.