Luogo - Point of interest
Quattro Canti
Where
Via Antonino di Sangiuliano, 206, Catania
The so-called Quattro Canti represent the point at which the Via Etnea crosses the Via di Sangiuliano. The four facades of the buildings that face the open space have the same architectural style: have rounded corners and create a space of octagonal shape. The buildings belonging to noble families of the city: Marquis Paterno Castello di Sangiuliano (south-east), Dukes Paterno Castle Carcaci (north-east), Massa family of San Demetrio (north-west) and the St. Nicolella's Convent (south-west).