Terme Achilliane

Worth a visit if in the area.

Not a very big site but it was only €3 to get in. Interesting little place. It’s a little smelly but not too bad and worth a visit if you are in the area.

Baths from the 3rd-4th century AD

Located under the main cathedral, the entrance to the baths is on the right. Only a small part of the baths remain, and only traces remain of the stucco decorations.

Thermal baths from the 4th or 5th Century

Look for the signs to the right as you pass through the gate in front of the cathedral. We visited on a combined ticket with the Museo Diocesano which is located next door. Good descriptive signage...

Wonderful hidden world

Right next to the Duomo you can explore the underground world. Catania is basically built in layers after the eruptions, the Therme are so well preserved!

Hidden secret, in plain sight

The Achilliane baths are just right of the main entrance into Catanias cathedral. There are signs that point you to them, but you might miss them. The tickets were sold right there on the spot, cost 3...