Catania, Italy 1900

An interesting vintage map of Catania, Italy showing a detailed view of the city's streets and major landmarks. The map shows major roads, port area, museums, theaters, piazzas, and I believe, the locations of individual buildings, quite detailed. Published in an European travel book in 1900 by Anstalt von Wagner and Debes of Leipzig.Dimensions of the map are approx 8 by 6 inches. This is not a modern reproduction or reprint. This is a vintage map and guaranteed to be as described.

Price $28

Item 5138

Founded (late 8th cent. B.C.) by Chalcidian colonists, Catania was a flourishing Greek town and was later a Roman colony. It was rebuilt after earthquakes in 1169 and 1693 and after a severe volcanic eruption in 1669. In 1862, Garibaldi organized at Catania his expedition to Rome that was stopped at Aspromonte. The city was heavily damaged in World War II. Points of interest include the extensive Bellini Gardens (named for the 19th-century composer, who was born in Catania); the cathedral (originally built in the 11th cent.); and Ursino castle, built (13th cent.) by Emperor Frederick II. The city has a university (founded 1444) and an observatory.