Tag: “Catania”

7 results found.

1. 

   A fishmarket lamb butcher

   In the way so typical of markets, the Catania, Sicily, fish market has grown to include meat, fruit and vegetables as well as seafood. This lamb butcher's stall is located in the shadow of one of the buildings that line the streets the market takes over every morning.

2. 

   Etna eruption

   Etna eruption from my terrace

3. 

   Catania fish market

   Every morning, Sicilian fishermen bring their fresh -- sometimes still breathing -- catch to the fish market in Catania, in a maze of small streets and squares just around the corner from the Cathedral. You'll know the swordfish by the swordfish heads on display next to them.

4. 

   sea urchin seller

   Every sea urchin at the Catania fish market gets individual attention -- especially if you want to eat it right away.

5. 

   business as usual

   Doing business the way it's always been done -- and communication the way it's done today.

6. 

   Two eels, one octopus, not enough business

   Cold, rainy weather makes for a slow sales day at the Catania fish market -- though with fewer tourists in the way.

7. 

   swordfish

   Some of the more established shops in the Catania fish market are built right into the lava-rock arches of the city's architecture.