Fontana dell'Amenano
The underground Amenano River flows beneath much of Catania. You can glimpse it at the Fontana dell'Amenano, a Carrara marble fountain on the Piazza del Duomo that was built in 1867. It's a popular meeting point and tourist attraction. However, one of the best places to experience the river is at the bar-restaurant A Putia dell'Ostello ( Piazza Currò 6 095/7233010 www.agorahostel.com). Here you can sit at a lantern-lit underground table as the water swirls through. If you're not planning to stay for a drink, someone from the bar will sell you a €1 ticket to walk into the cavelike seating area. Aside from the underground river, the bar area aboveground is a lively, fun spot to hang out on a Monday evening when many other places are closed.
