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Private tour in Catania Daniela V

Catania's Baroque Jewels - Half Day Walking Tour

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Daniela V.

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I'm an Architect, specialized in Restoration of Monuments and Valorization of Cultural Heritage, subject that I also teach, but I'm also a licensed tourist guide; I love to travel all around the world and I've visited many nations to follow my passion for photography and my curiosity in learning about different countries and their own various cultures. I've chosen to become a tourist guide and I've been doing this in the last years cause I want to share with other travellers from worldwide the great love I have for my island on all the different aspects that can offer to visitors: architecture, history, nature, food and wine, fine arts, archaeology, music, popular traditions, brightness of the sky, heady scents, deep blue sea and mucht more. . . but also less famous aspects like the ones concerning the Second World War on the tracks of the Allied landing in Sicily in 1943. I'll lead you to the discovery of symbolic places for our ancient and contemporary history that deserve to be rediscovered, lived and appreciated, and I can build personalized itineraries on your personal needs and curiosities. Come with me and i'll introduce you to this exciting kaleidoscopic world that is Sicily, my land! I speak fluently english and french. Licenced Tour guide Degree in Architecture Phd in Restoration of Monuments International Master in Managment of Unesco Sites Teacher of Restoration of Monuments and Architecture None

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Overview of your Catania tour

A perfect tour for Achitecture lovers, to discovery the magnificent baroque palaces and churches of Catania, that belongs to a Unesco site called "the late Baroque town of the Val di Noto (South-Eastern Sicily)". Doing this walk along the city centre with me, an architect that works on the restoration of monuments and knows secret details, will make the tour so special for you! We will visit the gorgeous private Palazzo Biscari, the most beautiful baroque palace of Catania with a wonderfull ballroom, Via Crociferi, also called the "holy" street of Catania for the presence of several Churches, Convents and Monastry, Via Etnea, the University Palace and other hidden tresaures, with also a panoramic view of the city centre from the terrace of the dome of Badia's Church.

Recent Reviews

Steven S.United States
November 2022

This was an excellent tour. Daniela did more than focus on individual buildings and explained how Catania became the city it is today. She did an excellent job of explaining the history of the city and it relation to its major buildings and public spaces. As a practicing American Architect, who also studied in Florence many years ago, Daniela explained many of the differences between the Baroque Architecture that I studied and viewed in Northern and Middle Italy, to this newer, reinterpreted style.

Mary B.United States
July 2022

This was a great tour and Daniela is a terrific guide. Very knowledgeable about every aspect of the life and history of Catania. Generous with her time and very amenable to accommodating our group of four people over the age of 70. We learned a lot and had a great time on this tour. A wonderful beginning for our trip to Sicily.

Your Catania tour itinerary

- Start in Cathedral square - Pass by Via Crociferi - Walk through Via Etnea - Stop at University Palace - Cathedral square and visit of the cathedral inside - Visit Badia S. Agata with panoramic terrace - Go inside Palazzo Biscari

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Transport details
Type: Walking

walking tour

What's included
Private Guide
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses. Ticket for Palazzo Biscari (10 €), panoramic terrace of Badia's Church (5€)
Food Drinks Snacks
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Meeting location

Sicily, Sicily, Italy

Airport: ,Cruise: ,ByGuide: we can start the tour in the Cathedral square

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Tour categories
Architecture
Tour reference number
805440
Languages
English
Italian
French
Activity level
Light

Traveller reviews

5.0

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This private tour in Catania is perfect for architecture lovers and those interested in exploring the magnificent Baroque palaces and churches of the city. With Daniela V., a local architect, you'll gain unique insights into the restoration of monuments and discover secret details that make Catania a UNESCO site.

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