Catania war cemetery, one of three such in Sicily, is located 7 km southwest of Catania. The other two are located in Syracuse and in Hadjira. It can be accessed via the main road leading from the airport of Catania in the direction of Palermo.

After successful completion of the North African campaign in mid-may, 10 July 1943 160 thousand soldiers of the United forces of the allies had invaded Sicily to the liberation of the island in the future the whole of Italy from the fascist regime. The Italians, who were ready to conclude an armistice with the Allies to enter the war on their side, had a token resistance, but German opposition was strong and unyielding. However, already in August of the same year, the Sicilian campaign was completed, when the two armies of the allied forces came together in Messina.

At the Military cemetery of Catania buried the soldiers killed in the last days of the campaign. Many were killed during a fierce battle near the border of the city (Catania was released on 5 August). No less terrible was the battle for the bridgehead on the river Simeto. Just in the cemetery lie the remains of 2135 allied soldiers, 113 of which are still unidentified. Mainly Britons are buried here, but you can see the graves of 12 Canadians, in which are buried 22 pilot who served in the Royal air force, Polish one's grave.

To visit the war memorial at any time. Access for pedestrians is always open, but the problems with marine litter site and some others forced the management of the cemetery to restrict access for motorists is 500 metres from the entrance gates were installed with a barrier. Also there is access for people with disabilities.