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Historic villa / palace, 1935
Palazzo delle Scienze, Catania
Palace in Catania, Italy
At a glance
- Period
- Modern era, 1935
- Architect
- Vincenzo Patanè
- Coordinates
- 37°30′55″ N, 15°05′44″ E
- Address
- Corso Italia, 55, 95129 Catania (CT)
About
The Palazzo delle Scienze is a notable building located on Corso Italia 55 in Catania, region of Sicily, southern Italy. The building houses the Department of Economy and Business of the University of Catania. It was built between 1935 and 1942 under the designs of Vincenzo Patanè. The architect also completed the Palazzo della Borsa, Catania. The design is a sober classicism favored during the Fascist era with three story white stone and marble facade. Among the offices in the building is the Accademia Gioenia di Catania.
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Timeline
- 1935Built
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Getting there
Catania EuropaTrain, nearest
900 m as the crow flies
Palazzo delle Scienze, CataniaCorso Italia, 55, 95129 Catania (CT)
Port1.8 km
Aeroporto di Catania Fontanarossa6.0 km
Distances are as the crow flies, not walking or driving.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Palazzo delle Scienze, Catania?
Palazzo delle Scienze, Catania is in Catania, in the province of Catania (Sicily), Italy. Address: Corso Italia, 55, 95129 Catania (CT). GPS coordinates: 37.51536, 15.09544.
How old is Palazzo delle Scienze, Catania?
Wikidata dates it to 1935.
What else is there to see near Palazzo delle Scienze, Catania?
Nearby you’ll find: Villa Manganelli (100 m away), Palazzo Marano Giuffrida (300 m away), Teatro Angelo Musco (500 m away).
Sources and licences
Text. Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Data. Wikidata (CC0); opening hours and contacts OpenStreetMap (ODbL).
Photos. Wikimedia Commons, author and licence on every image.
Credits for the 3 photos
- Catania-Palazzo delle Scienze (1) — Ji-Elle, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Catania-Palazzo delle Scienze (2) — Ji-Elle, CC BY-SA 3.0
- PalazzodelleScienze — Giuseppe ME at Italian Wikipedia, Public domain
Updated 28 October 2026. All sources and licences