Prestigious penthouse in the city center, unique location in front of the Castello Ursino, emblematic monument of culture of the city of Catania, built by Frederick II of Swabia and dating back to the thirteenth. The building as a whole has been recently restored and a great tranquility and privacy. The privileged position within the tourist route from Catania and its night life make this unique and very comfortable accommodation for your stay in the city and to visit the best attractions in the eastern part of Sicily. Even without a car (the bus station is 5 minutes) you can visit: Siracusa, Ragusa, Noto, Marzamemi, Vendicari, Piazza Armerina, Pantalica, Taormina, Agrigento, Messina, Acireale.
The penthouse, with short walks, you can visit almost all the main tourist points of the city (Roman amphitheater, Odeon, yarrow spas, baths of round, Benedictine monastery, Piazza Duomo and the Cathedral, Via Etna, Bellini Park, Via crucifers the Amenano River, the Gamamzita well, the maximum Bellini Theatre and much more. As you already find in the evening in the center of city nightlife in the heart of one of the gastronomic centers of the city.
With the help of public transport in 10 minutes you get to the beach area with sand and / or volcanic rock, and you can reach Mount Etna with about 40 min by car or bus (departing from the central station).
The house has been renovated by the owner, an architect by profession, giving a contemporary style, while not denying, the choice of materials and in some decorative details, the tradition and the historical nature of the site and the building. All the furniture is of high design and some original pieces of the designer. Located on the second floor of a building of 1900, is composed of two levels: the first level living area with a large open plan lounge with a relaxation area with full HD projector and surround system (viewable SKY and Netflix) and a dining area for 6 persons. At the same level there is a large kitchen, a bathroom. Las garden terrace overlooking the entire space and is equipped with table and chairs to be exploited for relaxing dinners and breakfasts with soleggianti excellent granita. The medieval castle is the optimal setting.
On the upper level there are two large bedrooms with bathroom for a total of 4 beds. One of the rooms is directly connected to the second terrace garden with private sun deck, outdoor shower and a beautiful view of Etna volcano.
At the same level there is also the laundry area. The house is equipped with everything, including broadband fiber access and free WIFI.
The house is 10 minutes from the airport, 10 min from the train station and 5 min (walking) from the main street of the shopping. A 5 min taxi is the bus terminal to Taormina (40 min), Siracusa and Ortigia (30 min) and other picturesque locations of the island.