Venue and Location

Getting to Palazzo Pedagaggi

Option 1: ALIBUS (Airport Shuttle Bus)

• Service: ALIBUS connects Catania Fontanarossa Airport with the city center (Duomo, Via Etnea and Piazza Stesicoro), Catania Centrale train station, and the University.
• Frequency: Every 25 minutes, from early morning (4:40 am) to late evening (until 00:30).
• Ticket Price: €4.00.
• Where to Find It: Upon exiting the airport, turn left to find the ALIBUS stop.
• More Info and Route Map: ALIBUS Official Page.

Stop for University / Conference Venue:
Ask the driver for the "Archi della Marina / Via Dusmet" stop (approximately 12 minutes from the airport).From There:

• Cross the street to your left.
• Walk straight for 500 meters.
• Ticket Price: €4.00.
• You will reach Palazzo Pedagaggi (Via Vittorio Emanuele II, No. 49) — the main building of the University’s Department of Political and Social Sciences.

Option 2: Taxi

• Fare: €25.00 – €30.00 (Always agree on the price before entering).
• Taxi Stand (more expensive): Available directly outside the airport.
• Taxi Booking beforehand (€20-22): Call Radio Taxi Catania at: 095 8833.
• Visit Taxi Website.

Getting around

Plan your visit by train from the Catania Central station: Trenitalia

Catania’s public transport system includes both city buses and a metro line.

• Bus and Metro Ticket: €1.40. Valid for 90 minutes, regardless of number of buses taken.

Metro Information:

• Line: Single metro line between Nesima and Stesicoro.
• Service Hours: Monday to Sunday, 7:00 am – 22:30 pm (Friday and Saturday until 1 am).
• Approx. every 10 minutes in both directions.

Visiting Catania

Catania is located in the middle of the Ionian coast of the Sicilian Island, at the foot of the Etna volcano, which offers a unique mix of history and culture.

Free Entry

• Piazza del Duomo, Elephant Fountain, Sant’Agata Cathedral – The heart of the city centre, dedicated to the patron saint.
• Pescheria – Historic fish market, perfect for experiencing local food and lifestyle.
• Villa Bellini – Historic public garden. (Criptoportico, visitabile gratuitamente le domeniche).
• Via Crociferi – Baroque Street with churches and buildings..
• Via Etnea - The city’s main artery, perfect for a long walk with a view of Mount Etna, shopping, and grand architecture.
• Catania Port - A short walk from the center, offering a different perspective of the city and its relationship with the sea.

Paid Entry and Guided Tour

• Roman Theatre - Ancient theatre highlighting the city’s history.
• Palazzo Biscari – Stunning baroque palace.
• Ursino Castle – Medieval castle housing exhibitions and historical collections.
• Massimo Bellini Theatre - Historic opera house and the heart of Catania’s music scene.

Getting around

From Catania, you can easily reach Ortigia, a small island located in the historical centre of Siracusa and Taormina.

Paid Entry and Guided Tour

• Mount Etna – Europe’s highest active volcano.
• Ortigia, Syracuse – A small historic island with beautiful squares.
• Taormina and Isola Bella – Picturesque town with an Ancient Greek theatre and nature reserve.

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