Terme Achilliane
Roman bath ruins beneath the cathedral, entered through the building beside it, with a vaulted hall and ancient water channels well preserved.
The Terme Achilliane were a Roman public bath dating from the 4th to 5th centuries AD. They lie about 4 meters beneath the cathedral square, and the entrance is in the Diocesan Museum to the right of the cathedral. The central underground hall retains a vault supported by four columns, fragments of stucco reliefs, and water channels. Walking along the glass walkway, you will find it cool and quiet. Visits are usually combined with a joint ticket that includes the Diocesan Museum and the cathedral roof, making it a good choice for visitors interested in ancient Rome.
Opening hours
About 9:00 am–2:00 pm (closed Sun; hours per the diocesan museum)
Nearby sights
- Piazza del Duomo & Elephant Fountain, Catania
- La Pescheria, Catania
- Badia di Sant'Agata
- Museo Civico Belliniano
- Palazzo Biscari
- Teatro Massimo Bellini
- Via Etnea
- Via dei Crociferi