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Market · Catânia, Sicília
La Pescheria
Catania's fish market, next to the Piazza del Duomo, with noisy stalls selling fish, seafood, fruits and vegetables in the surrounding alleys.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About La Pescheria
La Pescheria, or the Piscarìa in Sicilian, has been Catania's fish market since at least the early 19th century. It lies behind the Fontana dell'Amenano, in an area lower than the square, next to the old walls of Carlo V and facing the Archi della Marina, the railway arches.
The stalls display swordfish, tuna, sardines, sea urchins, octopus and shellfish, often still moving. Vendors shout out their wares in Sicilian, and part of the charm of the visit is that noise.
In the surrounding streets, the market continues with fruits, vegetables, cheeses, olives and cured meats. Small restaurants and trattorias in the area serve fish bought there, and there are street food stalls.
The market operates in the morning, Monday to Saturday, and starts to pack up around lunchtime. The ground often gets wet.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
30 minutes to 1 hour, plus time for a lunch in the area.
Best time
Mid-morning, when all the stalls are set up. It doesn't operate on Sundays. Check before you go.
How to get there
Go down the staircase next to the Fontana dell'Amenano in the Piazza del Duomo. The entrance is less than a 1-minute walk from the square.
Tip
Wear closed shoes that can get wet. Ask permission before photographing vendors up close. Watch your belongings among the crowded stalls. To have fresh fish for lunch, choose one of the surrounding trattorias.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about La Pescheria
On which days does the market operate?
In the morning, Monday through Saturday. There's no market on Sundays. Check before going.
Can you eat at the market?
Yes. There are street food stalls and trattorias around that serve fish and seafood bought there.
Until what time is it worth going?
Until the end of the morning. Near lunchtime the stalls start to pack up.
Is it far from the cathedral?
No. It's right behind the Fontana dell'Amenano, next to the Piazza del Duomo.