We had exclusive use of this studio apartment, which was spacious, clean and well equipped, including a television. Tania met us when we arrived, and gave us all the information we needed. She lives around the corner, which made it very convenient to drop off the keys. Her recommendation of places to eat were excellent.

One highlight of our visit was the offical tour of the nearby Catania University in an old large monastery, the Palazzo dell'Universita, a few blocks from the apartment. It is an impressive example of the modern renovation and reuse of an 18th century complex. We also enjoyed exploring the ancient colosseum, now the open air museum Anfiteatro Romano. The location was just a short walk from the central Piazzo del Duomo, where we explored the local fish market, and was easy walking distance from other plazas of the city.