The Palazzo delle Scienze is a notable building located on Corso Italia 55 in

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, region of

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, southern

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. The building houses the Department of Economy and Business of the

University of Catania The University of Catania () is a university located in Catania, Sicily. Founded in 1434, it is the oldest university in Sicily, the 13th oldest in Italy, and the 29th oldest in the world. With over 38,000 enrolled students, it is the largest uni ...

. It was built between 1935 and 1942 under the designs of Vincenzo Patanè. The architect also completed the

Palazzo della Borsa, Catania The Palazzo della Borsa is a prominent 20th-century building facing the northwest corner of Piazza Stesicoro, between Via Sant'Euplio and Via Cappuccini, across the street from San Biagio, Catania, Sant'Agata alle Fornace in the city centre of Cata ...

. The design is a sober classicism favored during the Fascist era with three story white stone and marble facade.University of Catania
entry on palace. Among the offices in the building is the Accademia Gioenia di Catania.

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