Catania
Catania is Sicily's second largest city, and lies on Eastern shores of Ionian see, at the base of Mount Etna. Its city centre is a UNESCO world heritage site, famous for its exuberant late-baroque architecture, bustling street markets and excellent food. Founded by the ancient Greeks in the 8th century BC, the city is now one of the major urban centres of Southern Italy, easily accessible via its international airport Catania Fontanarossa.
Museo Diocesano
The Diocesan Museum is situated in the very heart of Catania, next to the Cathedral, preserving its historical furnishings and serving as a museum of the Cathedral and of the bishopric itself.
It lies nearby the characteristic fish market, and it is also surrounded by plenty of bars and cafes.
Coffee breaks can be enjoyed either on the panoramic terraces overlooking the port and Mount Etna, or inside the inner courtyard.
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For more information, visit the website here (website in italian)
How to get there
By plane
Catania is easily accessible via its international airport (Catania Fontanarossa, CTA), the largest in Southern Italy. The airport is 4.5 km away from the city centre and is directly connected to the conference venue by a frequent city bus service (line name: ALIBUS). Taxis are also available at the airport, generally for a fare of around 20 Eur.
More info here: https://www.aeroporto.catania.it/en/in-the-airport/how-to-reach-the-airport/
By Car
Catania can be reached from mainland Italy via the Catania-Messina motorway. Frequent ferry services link Messina in Sicily to Villa San Giovanni on the Italian mainland. From Villa San Giovanni the Salerno-Reggio Calabria motorway connects you to Naples and Northern Italy.
Piazza Duomo, Via Etnea, 8 , 95124 Catania