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What is the architectural style of the "old town" of Catania, a UNESCO World Heritage Site?

  • Gothic

  • Renaissance

  • Modernist

  • Late Baroque

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The "old town" of Catania is known for its exuberant late-baroque architecture. This style of architecture was popular in the 17th and 18th centuries and is characterized by intricate details and dramatic, curving forms. The "old town" of Catania is a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to its exceptional representation of this style.
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