Catania the city located on the Island of Sicily, Catania is situated on the east coast of Sicily which faces the Ionia Sea and is set between Messina and Syracusa Catania long history dates to the 8th Century BC so has many aspects dating as far back in time. More closer in time Catania also hosts the first University in Sicily which was opened in 1434 and its Renaissance era which Catania enjoyed the many pleasures and artistic and intellectual and political centers of discussion on the Island of Sicily Geology  Catania is best known for its seismic history, this is due to the neighboring abd the active Volcano of Mount Etna which is an active e volcanic due to this Catania has been subject to  three major Earthquakes  in its History  in the year 1169 and 1693 and also due to the Volcanic eruptions there was an earthquake one of the most devastating in Catania history of 1669.

Now days Catania is a flourishing City and has a very fertile land due to the volcanic ashes over the centuries that have cultivated the land into a great vegetative area.