Resting at the foot of Mt. Etna, an active volcano with lovely trails leading up to the summit, the ancient port city of Catania is known for its unique lavic rock architecture. The town is surrounded by lush greenery opening out to the sea, and it welcomes visitors with numerous tourist attractions and plenty of historic, artistic, and natural wonders. The Piazzo del Duomo, features an impressive cathedral, the playful Fontana dell' Elefante statue, and a rowdy weekday fish market, and is encompassed by several excellent seafood restaurants. Wide-open squares and avenues are lined with grandiose black-and-white palazzi towering over baroque and churches. Countless bars, clubs, and eateries cater to the city's fun-loving, predominantly student, population.