Traditional market and vespa scooter (old quarter, medieval and baroque architecture), Catania Sicily, Italy, Europe, EU.
In Catania, so frequently the prey of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions, the architecture is more open, the historical quarters having been largely rebuilt. Here in eastern Sicily's main city the markets are located not in narrow medieval streets but in open Baroque squares. The largest is in Piazza Carlo Alberto (shown here), flanked by picturesque churches and monasteries. Another, located near the cathedral, is part of a vast fish market, now expanded to sell just about everything. It's a gourmet chef's delight. In comparing the Palermitan and Catanian markets, one is struck by the greater variety of seafood and produce available in the latter. Catania's markets sell more kinds of artichoke, mushroom and broccoli than what you'll find in Palermo. The Carlo Alberto market, in particular, sells more things, like cheeses and salad ingredients, that are ready to eat. The open air markets are a great place to soak up some local atmosphere even if you don't actually buy anything. You'll have to know where to find them, hidden as they are from the main streets. Siracusa, Messina, Trapani and other major Sicilian cities also boast large markets, but nothing as extensive as those in Palermo and Catania. Here's a simple guide to finding Sicily's five largest outdoor markets in Sicily's two largest cities.
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Location: Catania, Sicily, Italy, Europe, EU
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