The market in Catania is very different than any market you will find in Taormina. Catania as a city is a raw and rugged place than a lot of the more tourist spots you will find in Sicily. The market reminded me of New York’s SoHo market in the summer but on a far larger scale. There was clothing, shoes, wooden sculptures, and a whole bunch of fresh foods. I felt as if I had been thrown back in time roaming markets that lined the streets. Vendors yelling at each ear; pushing their merchandise in front of your eyes-baiting you to buy more. One needs to walk outside of the market to enjoy Catania even more. There is a beautiful park about five minutes from the market as well was an old amphitheater that is in the middle of a busy street. I really enjoyed this different glimpse of Sicily through its market as well as the park and amphitheater.
Teatro Greco, Taormina
Tuesday, July 17, 2007
Mercato di Catania
The market in Catania is very different than any market you will find in Taormina. Catania as a city is a raw and rugged place than a lot of the more tourist spots you will find in Sicily. The market reminded me of New York’s SoHo market in the summer but on a far larger scale. There was clothing, shoes, wooden sculptures, and a whole bunch of fresh foods. I felt as if I had been thrown back in time roaming markets that lined the streets. Vendors yelling at each ear; pushing their merchandise in front of your eyes-baiting you to buy more. One needs to walk outside of the market to enjoy Catania even more. There is a beautiful park about five minutes from the market as well was an old amphitheater that is in the middle of a busy street. I really enjoyed this different glimpse of Sicily through its market as well as the park and amphitheater.
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