With its young man’s face and bull’s body, the Amenano (the Greek god Amenanos) is the personification of a river in Catania that runs underneath the city, after being covered by layers and layers of lava from the Etna.
There is one place where you can see this secret river: the wine cellar of Agorà, one of the most popular hangout spots of the young Catanese. Descending in the underground rooms of the wine bar, the visitor is greeted by a rare sight: the Amenano running through the medieval walls, under an ancient volcanic grotto.
With its lively spirit, the water of the Amenano has definitely found the right place to continue its journey.
Read more
