Church of San Francesco di Paola, Gela

Name: Church of San Francesco di Paola
Address: Gela, Italy

#7 among attractions in Gela

Sacred and religious sites, Church

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Facts and practical information

The church of St. Francis of Paola stands next to the related convent-orphanage, in Gela.

It was built in 1738 by the friars of the Order of Minims of St. Francis of Paola after they abandoned the church of St. Mary of Grace. The entrance to the church is adorned by a portal in late Baroque style on whose entablature is the coat of arms of the guild of Minim Friars on which is engraved the word Charitas.

Local name: Chiesa di San Francesco di PaolaCoordinates: 37°3'54"N, 14°15'13"E

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Gela Italy

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Day trips

Church of San Francesco di Paola – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Stadio Vincenzo Presti, Bosco Littorio, Archaeological Museum, Largo Cappuccini.

~1660 ftNE
Outdoor activities, Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue
Stadio Vincenzo Presti, Gela
9 min walk • Stadio Vincenzo Presti is a multi-use stadium in Gela, Italy. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home ground of Gela Calcio. The stadium holds 4,400.
~1180 ftS
Ancient Greek architecture, Archaeological site
Bosco Littorio, Gela
6 min walk • Bosco Littorio is a sandy area with dense vegetation on the Sicilian coast in the comune of Gela, containing the archaeological remains of the archaic emporium of Gela, which dates to the period between the 8th and 5th centuries BC.
~1330 ftE
37°3'49"N • 14°15'28"E
Archaeological Museum, Gela
7 min walk • Specialty museum, Museum
0.6 miW
37°4'2"N • 14°14'36"E
Largo Cappuccini, Gela
15 min walk • Non-profit, Square
~410 ftNE
Church
St. Augustine Church, Gela
2 min walk • The church of St. Augustine is a house of worship in Gela. Built in 1439 with an adjoining convent, it is the oldest church in the city.
0.7 miNW
37°4'9"N • 14°14'32"E
Piazza San Giacomo, Gela
18 min walk • Square
~910 ftNW
Church
Cattedrale Maria Santissima Assunta in Cielo, Gela
5 min walk • The mother church of Gela or church of Santa Maria Assunta, derived from the primitive church of Santa Maria de' Platea, is an example of neoclassical excelling in the historic center of the gulf town.
1 miNW
Library
Biblioteca Comunale "Euclide", Gela
27 min walk • The Gela municipal library was established in 1875 and occupies the rooms of a recently renovated nineteenth-century monumental building.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Church of San Francesco di Paola?

Nearby attractions include St. Augustine Church, Gela (2 min walk), Cattedrale Maria Santissima Assunta in Cielo, Gela (5 min walk), Bosco Littorio, Gela (6 min walk), Archaeological Museum, Gela (7 min walk).

How to get to Church of San Francesco di Paola by public transport?

The nearest stations to Church of San Francesco di Paola:

Bus

Stazione Autobus di Gela (15 min walk)

Train

Gela (17 min walk)