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Piazza Duomo

Catania, Sicily, Italy
Ranked #5 of 30 attractions in Catania
4.5 of 5 stars 39 Reviews
Type: Religious Sites, Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Traveller Description: The Piazza Duomo is the heart of Catania with the cathedral dedicated to Santa Agata dominating the space.  In the center is the Fontana... more »
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Denver, Colorado
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

This city grows on you. Enjoyed strolling in the afternoon by the duomo. More

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basingstoke
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8 reviews 8 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012

Not a very big square and disappointing from reviews i read. This is the main square with the cathedral. There is only 2 cafes on the square. Definitely worth strolling through but nothing very special about it! More

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Msida, Malta
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2012

It is very attractive square. One can roam around and see all the interesting facts of the city. Both in the morning and at night the square has a particular feeling to transmit. More

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London, United Kingdom
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83 reviews 83 reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
55 helpful votes 55 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 March 2012

its better at night when lit,i can only stare at baroque/general architecture for so long.plenty restaurants/bars nearby.not a surprise More

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altrincham
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44 reviews 44 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 March 2012

Wonderful square surrounded by very baroque buildings. At night the atmosphere is amazing, have a dinner in a small restaurant with tables on the pavement near the gate beside the cathedral. More

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Catania, Italy
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 March 2012

So interesting life of people in Catania, so friendly always italians, always ready to help, there are some problem with english language, but anyway also if they don't speak in english, they began to explain with gestures. Always near the elefant in the center of square (symbol of Catania, and anyone knows why) there are a lot of people, friends,... More

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Melaka
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4 reviews 4 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 February 2012

Nothing much to speak of, if not for the duomo on the side. the obelisk with the "smiling" elephant wasn't much impressive. Much had been said about the outrageous genitals which practically drew every tourists' eyes. Can't say that I was impressed especially this is supposed to be the symbol of the city... More

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Bordeaux, France
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34 reviews 34 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 February 2012

we loved this square. the church looks like it has been stuffed between the two neighbouring buildings. old gentlemen sit underneath the town's famous statue of the elephant. bus tours, 5e, leave from here tourist info nearby and well signposted. nice inexpensive cafe, with pot plants outside is worth a visit to watch all the shoppers go by, if you... More

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Bethlehem PA
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4 reviews 4 reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 February 2012

This piazza is large (for historic reasons) and scenic. Paved with basalt from lava stone from nearby Mt Etna, it is surrounded with a church, shops, major streets and bistros. Nearby is the most magnificent outdoor market I have ever seen. The pescaria is in an adjacent piazza, where the fishermen peddle their wares. Beyond that is a market that... More

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St.Venera Malta
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 February 2012

We liked the Piazza Duomo with it's Elephant Statue and the Fountain on the side . What we didn't like was the beggars especially in Via Etnea. Something should be done. More

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