Steeped in history, Orto Botanico Pietro Castelli dellUniversita di Messina has long been an institute for groundbreaking research and creative ideas. See if you can tour the campus and talk to some of the staff and students about their work.

After you've explored Pietro Castelli Botanical Garden, a historic university located in IV Circoscrizione, you might be searching for something else to do. Messina Bell Tower and Astronomical Clock is not too far away and appeals to many travelers.

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Grand Hotel Villa Politi

Grottasanta

$602

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Feb 1 - Feb 6

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New York (JFK) to Catania (CTA)

17.2/10 Exceptional! (940 reviews)

Hotel was old style, bedroom outside doors didn’t shut properly. Breakfast was very basic. Coffee was always cold. Nice pool, a bit cold. Room was quite large, good shower.

Reviewed on Nov 12, 2025

Hotel Elios

$2,479

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Dec 29 - Jan 2

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Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to Catania (CTA)

13.2/10 Exceptional! (25 reviews)

Very well located in Taormina with a beautiful panoramic view of Mount Etna.

Reviewed on Aug 4, 2019

Palazzo Sangiorgio

Catania City Centre

$1,222

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Feb 1 - Feb 5

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New York (NYC) to Catania (CTA)

19.6/10 Exceptional! (154 reviews)

Was a wonderful hotel. Nice gift upon check in. Beds are firm

Reviewed on Oct 11, 2025

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