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DIALLING CODE +39
CURRENCY €
Italy
Route 457 leaves every 20 minutes from 5am-8pm, stopping in the centre and the central train
station. Tickets: €1 (ticket machine); €1.30(onboard)
FROM THE AIRPORT
CATANIA
A trip to the centre
costs about €20.
AFTER DARK
RESTAURANTS
LOW KEY
Pharmacia
(13 Via Antonio Mancini)
The name means pharmacy,
so come to this off-the-beaten-track
café-wine bar for a medicinal glass
of wine or hot chocolate
LIVE MUSIC
Zo
(6Piazzale Asia, tel: 095 533 871) Alternative cultural centre where
you can discover an array of live music.
Local rock and indie bands hit the stage
to play to a lively crowd
LATE & LIVELY
Waxy O'Connor's
(1 Piazza Spirito Santo)
For some authentic Irish charm in
Sicily, head to this fun pub where
the staff are super-friendly and the
beer is served till late
UP TO €15
Bar Pellegrino
(20 Piazza dei Martiri)
This colourful venue by the train station
has a friendly, hippy vibe. Service is at a
relaxed place but focaccia at €1.50 per
slice is not to be sniffed at.
UP TO €30
Metrò
(73 Via Crociferi, tel: 095 322 098)
This new venue attracts a young clientèle,
with diners flocking here for a brimming
plate of pasta
UP TO €50
Bacco e Cerere
(37 Via San Orsola)
Located in the city centre, Baco e Cerere is
loved for its homemade pasta,
good meats and red wine.
EXCLUSIVE
Una Restaurant
(Una Hotel Palace, 218 Via Etnea, tel: 095 250 5111) Located in a luxury four-star hotel,
Una boasts subdued, minimalist décor
and a sophisticated atmosphere.
Sicilian specialities are served
with a selection of wines
FUNNY
Baaria is the new movie from Sicilian director Giuseppe Tornatore. The most expensive Italian film ever made, it employed 35,000
actors, blowing the
€25m budget!