8th May 2023: Catania, Italy

Catania is the second largest city on Sicily. During the 14th century, and into the Renaissance period, Catania was one of Italy's most important cultural, artistic and political centres. It was the site of Sicily's first university, founded in 1434, and has been the native or adopted home of some of Italy's most famous artists and writers. In 1693 a powerful earthquake hit Sicily, destroying several towns and cities. In the aftermath Catania was among the towns rebuilt in line with the Baroque urban planning trends representing the pinnacle of late Baroque art in Europa. As one of the Late Baroque Towns of the Val di Noto (South-Eastern Sicily) is Catania since 2002 on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Shown on the card is the Catania Cathedral, the seat of the Archbishops of Catania.

Thank You very much William!