Randazzo is considered as a gem of the province of Catania.
Randazzo, 754 meters above sea level, is a small town on the northern slopes of Mount Etna which dominates the Alcantara Valley. It is strategically located at the centre of three major provinces: Catania, Messina and Enna. Thanks to its beautiful natural environment, its fascinating ancient works of art, churches, museums and archaeological remains, Randazzo is considered a gem of its province. Nestled in the heart of a unique territory it is made even more precious by the presence of three protected areas: the Regional Park of Etna, the Nebrodi and Alcantara River Park.
The most important cultural attractions of the village are the Archaeological Museum; the Sicilian Pupi Museum; the Basilica of Santa Maria Assunta which includes a collection of artwork made between the 13th and the 19th century; the Church of San Martino, built in the 13th century; the Gelo Cave which originated by the cooling of a lava flow after an eruption began in July 1614 and lasted for over ten years.
People live here:
11.215
Attractions:
Randazzo Arte (31/07-2/08),Art festival
Medieval Festival (7-9/08) Medieval Fest Sagra del Tirrimulliru(6-8/08), food festival
How to get there:
By Car:
From Catania
Get on A18/E45 and SS120, exit Randazzo
By Train:
Ferrovia Circumetnea from Catania or Giarre to Riposto
Accommodations:
Feudo Vagliasindi 3*
http://www.feudovagliasindi.it/it/
Country House Borgo San Nicolao 4*
B&B Ai Tre Parchi 3*
Casale Etna Quota Mille 3*
http://www.etnaquotamille.it/#!agriturismo/cee5
La Rocca dell’Alcantara 3*
http://laroccadellalcantara.freshcreator.com/
Agri Hotel Da Marianna 3* (Santa Domenica Vittoria)
Country House Valle dell’Etna (Roccella Valdemone)
http://www.agriturismovalledelletna.it/it/
Hotel Scrivano 3*
http://www.hotelscrivano.com/?lang=it
Castello Romeo 3*
http://www.castelloromeosrl.com/
Hotel Nebrodi 3*
Country House L’Antica Vigna 3*
http://www.anticavigna.it/home.php?lang=it
Restaurants:
Parco Statella
Etna Quota Mille
http://www.etnaquotamille.it/#!agriturismo/cee5
Ristorante Veneziano
http://www.ristoranteveneziano.it/
Pasticceria Arturo
Via Umberto, 73, 95036
Ph. +39 095 921068
Ristorante da Antonio
http://www.ristorantedantonio.com/
Agorà Enoteca Trattoria
Via Francesco Fisauli, 7
Mobile: +39 349 862 2715
San Giorgio e Il Drago
Piazza S. Giorgio, 20
Ph. +39 095 923972
La Bifora Ristorante
http://www.ristorantelabifora.com/
Castello Romeo
http://www.castelloromeosrl.com/
Royal Pub-Pizzeria-Panineria-Creperia
Via Umberto, 222, 95036 Randazzo CT
Ph. +39 095 799 1307
Borgo San Nicolao
Gli Antichi Sapori
Via Roma, 32, 95036 Randazzo CT
Mobile: +39 389 518 3631
La Gioconda
http://www.ristorantelagioconda.com/
Villa Zina Ristorante
http://www.ristorantevillazina.it/
Space Food Sweet&Salty
Via Galliano, 73
Mobile: +39 331 152 3041
Ristorante il Sogno