Mount Etna

Silvestri Craters, Mount Etna

A lunar landscape at 1,900 metres

Mount Etna 1 hour

Details

Visit1 hour
Opening hoursAlways open
TicketFree

Overview

At 1,900 metres, near Rifugio Sapienza, the Silvestri craters formed during the eruption of 1892. Their rims can be walked in a few minutes and offer a first taste of the lunar landscape of Etna.

Tips for your visit

  • It is cold up here: bring a jacket
  • Combine with the cable car for the higher craters

Location

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