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The blackened stones of the Roman Amphitheatre in Catania —often called the Black Colosseum—still echo the roar of ancient crowds. Just a short walk away, the imposing brickwork of Ursino Castle stands as a reminder of Norman power and later Spanish influence. I first stood beneath the arches of the castle on a misty morning, feeling the weight of centuries in the cool stone. That moment sparked my curiosity about the city’s layered past and set the stage for a series of tours that let me walk, see, and create alongside the very fabric of CT’s history.