The 10 Best Things to Do in Caltagirone, Italy

October 3, 2017 Marissa Gamble

Caltagirone (Sicilian: Caltaggiruni) is a town and comune in the Metropolitan City of Catania, on the island (and region) of Sicily, southern Italy, about 70 kilometres (43 mi) southwest of Catania. It is bounded by the comuni of Acate, Gela, Grammichele, Licodia Eubea, Mazzarino, Mazzarrone, Mineo, Mirabella Imbaccari, Niscemi, Piazza Armerina, San Michele di Ganzaria.
Restaurants in Caltagirone

1. Staircase of Santa Maria del Monte

Caltagirone, Sicily, Italy
Excellent
62%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 828 reviews

Staircase of Santa Maria del Monte

Reviewed By FamilyofthreeSydney - Sydney

We spent an hour and a half exploring the appealing old town of Caltagirone on our way to Noto. Many of the buildings are decorated with ceramic tiles, and shops spill their vivid ceramics on to the pavements and stairs making it wonderfully vibrant. Yes you must climb the 142 steep steps of the Scalinata di Santa Maria del Monte and visit the Cathedral. We a delicious panino mid-way on the stairs and watched the world go by.

2. Giardino Pubblico della Villa Comunale

Viale Principessa Maria Jose, 95041, Caltagirone, Sicily, Italy
Excellent
36%
Good
39%
Satisfactory
21%
Poor
4%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 95 reviews

Giardino Pubblico della Villa Comunale

Reviewed By Betula103 - Australia

These sizeable public Gardens could be really beautiful however at present the area looks sadly neglected hence my 'average' rating. Also the public toilets were filthy. We went there in a little motorized tourist train which was fun. There is a food/coffee stall with outdoor Seating.

3. Museo dei Cappuccini

Via Cappuccini 138, 95041, Caltagirone, Sicily, Italy +39 0933 21753
Excellent
75%
Good
20%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 35 reviews

Museo dei Cappuccini

Reviewed By Angela M - Seattle, Washington

We were on a Mission to find the Persepio museum, but the tourist info person misunderstood and sent us to this church instead. We ended up very glad he did! We were trying to figure out what door to enter, when a lovely gentleman unlocked the church, let us in, and started showing us around and explaining all of the important art and artifacts. I speak Italian well enough, though i did have a hard time understanding some of what the items were. We made due with my translating skills, and the monk that was showing us around was so nice! The highlight was the persepio in the basement that details the entire religion starting with Adam and Eve, then the life of Christ. It's all narrated in Italian, and the display lights up when discussing the different events. There's even a water feature, it was really quite impressive!
They do ask for a small donation, which we were more than happy to give for such a personalized tour and behind the scenes look at the church.

4. Cattedrale di San Giuliano

Piazza Umberto I, 95041, Caltagirone, Sicily, Italy
Excellent
35%
Good
60%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 34 reviews

Cattedrale di San Giuliano

Reviewed By MicheleMalta - Malta

The Cathedral is nice to see but it is a major disappointment to drive hundreds of kilometres and find all the churches closed after noon. Considering that it is still September, these tourist place should remain open in the afternoon if they want visitors.

5. Chiesa di santa Maria del Monte

Caltagirone, Sicily, Italy
Excellent
25%
Good
56%
Satisfactory
19%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 36 reviews

Chiesa di santa Maria del Monte

Reviewed By Betula103 - Australia

In 1608 a staircase was built to connect this church with one at the bottom of the town. It is a lovely old stone building and it is worth ascending the 142 steps to see it. There are also shops on the way up to visit and break your climb if you so desire.

6. Ponte di San Francesco

95041, Caltagirone, Sicily, Italy
Excellent
47%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
25%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 35 reviews

Ponte di San Francesco

Reviewed By drudol - United States

i will admit i like most churches, mostly because each is so different from each other...this one has its own unique interior and i admire it greatly.

7. Museo Civico al Carcere Borbonico

Via Roma 10, 95041, Caltagirone, Sicily, Italy +39 0933 31590
Excellent
51%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
3%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 32 reviews

Museo Civico al Carcere Borbonico

Reviewed By Betula103 - Australia

This was formerly a prison but is most attractive inside. There are many beautiful paintings by various artists from differing periods

8. Museo dei Presepi Tradizionali

Via Santissimo Salvatore 28, 95041, Caltagirone, Sicily, Italy
Excellent
69%
Good
21%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 19 reviews

Museo dei Presepi Tradizionali

Reviewed By Maurizio M - Europe

We visited this Nativity museum as part of a tour of other Nativity scenes around Caltagirone, this was one of the best visited as it has on display many different Nativity scenes from all around the world.

9. Museo Diocesano Caltagirone

Piazza San Francesco d'Assisi 9, 95041, Caltagirone, Sicily, Italy +39 0933 34186
Excellent
60%
Good
40%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 15 reviews

Museo Diocesano Caltagirone

Inside the Convent of the Friars Minor Conventual is placed the Diocesan Museum of Caltagirone. The exhibition in its three sections - Silver, Parati and Picture Gallery - offers the visitor, among other works, a Flemish painting of the fifteenth century. Attributed to Vrancke van der Stockt, depicting "The Throne of Grace, the Last Judgement and the Sufferings of the Virgin."

Reviewed By 33PatriciaG - Cambridge, United Kingdom

We didn't go into the museum, but for a small fee (kids free), you can visit the gorgeous little chapel. Lovely if you're passing by.

10. Chiesa di Santa Maria del Gesu

Via Santa Maria di Gesu' 90, 95041, Caltagirone, Sicily, Italy +39 0933 21384
Excellent
75%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 8 reviews

Chiesa di Santa Maria del Gesu

Reviewed By robin_jonsson - Borgholm, Sweden

We enjoyed the beauty and serenity of this special sanctuary, the music and choir singers were very talented.

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