Realized by

BELPASSO
17 kms from Catania - 551 a.s.l.

The old town used to be called Malpasso (Bad Step) and when it was completely destroyed by lava flows in 1669, the newly-reebuilt town was renamed Belpasso (Good Step). At that time it was the architect Giovanni Bellia who was responsible for the reconstruction of the town, to wich he gave a geometrical chessboard design. For this reason the streets are indicated by number and direction, for example First East Street.
Belpasso today is famous for nougat and confectionery, besides for the flourishing cottage-industry of woodworkers. It has a remarkable tradition for the theatre, an art to which it contributed by becoming the birthplace of Nino Martoglio. Every year in Belpasso motorcyclists coming from all over Europe meet for their annual rally.