Where are you going?
Or, let us surprise youSpin the Globe ®
 

Ursino Castle

Piazza Federico di Svevia, 95121 Catania CT, Italy
+39 095 345830
Ursino Castle Catania Italy

More info

Sat, Sun 9am - 8pm
Mon - Fri 9am - 6pm

Ursino Castle

Emperor Frederick II built this 13th-century castle near the shore, but the mighty 1669 eruption of Mt. Etna sent lava cascading around the walls, filling the moat and extending the coast, so now it sits further inland. Today it serves as a worthwhile museum within a short walk of Catania’s port, where you can see art and artifacts from both the castle and the city.
By Travis Marshall , AFAR Local Expert

More From AFAR

These Are the Most Powerful Passports in the World in 2020
These Are the Most Powerful Passports in the World in 2020
Anthony Bourdain Was Writing a Travel Guide Before His Death, and It’s Being Published This Fall
Anthony Bourdain Was Writing a Travel Guide Before His Death, and It’s Being Published This Fall
Puerto Rico Is Open for Tourism, Despite All Those Grim Earthquake Headlines
Puerto Rico Is Open for Tourism, Despite All Those Grim Earthquake Headlines
How to Visit the National Parks for Free in 2020
How to Visit the National Parks for Free in 2020