Mount Etna Eruption Historic Tour

Would you like to discover the power of Sicily's most famous volcano? On this tour about the eruption of Etna in Catania, we'll see how this natural phenomenon changed the landscape of the city. A very interesting tour!

Description

At the indicated time we'll meet in front of the Church of San Nicolò, from where we'll start a tour all about Mount Etna. We'll remember its eruptions and see the repercussions they had on the city of Catania while we discover some very interesting places.

First, we'll enter the courtyard of the Benedictine monastery of Catania, which was one of the first sites damaged by the eruption of 1669, leaving important remains such as blocks of lava several metres high.

Next, we'll proceed towards the Baths of the Rotonda and the Roman theatre, discussing the history of the Amenano River, which is now largely underground.

From there, we'll head to the Castello Ursino, a fortress nearly surrounded by lava flow, exploring its architectural impacts.

If you take the tour in the morning, we'll follow the solidified lava flow to the A putia dell'Ostello hostel, showcasing a hidden jewel in its bar. For afternoon tours, we'll visit the Pozo di Gammazita, linked to the 1669 eruption and its legend.

The tour concludes at the hostel bar after 2 hours.