Piazza Stesicoro, Catania

Name: Piazza Stesicoro
Address: Catania, Italy

#28 among attractions in Catania

Square, Historical place

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Piazza Stesicoro is a rectangular city square in the historic center of the city of Catania, in Sicily, Italy. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 37°30'27"N, 15°5'10"E

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Catania (Centro Catania)Catania Italy

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Piazza Stesicoro – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Catania Cathedral, Terme della Rotonda, Museo Civico Belliniano, San Gaetano alle Grotte.

~1890 ftS
Massive cathedral with a baroque facade
Catania Cathedral, Catania
10 min walk • Catania Cathedral, also known as the Cathedral of Saint Agatha, stands as a monumental symbol of faith and resilience in the heart of Catania, Italy. Dedicated to the city's patron saint, St. Agatha, the cathedral is not only a place of worship but also a repository of...
~1560 ftSW
Church, Historical place
Terme della Rotonda, Catania
8 min walk • Nestled within the vibrant city of Catania, Italy lies a hidden gem of historical and architectural significance: the Terme della Rotonda. This ancient structure, now standing as a testament to Catania's rich cultural past, is a former Roman bathhouse that was later...
~1840 ftS
Museum
Museo Civico Belliniano, Catania
9 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Catania, Italy, the Museo Civico Belliniano is an institution dedicated to preserving and celebrating the legacy of one of the city's most illustrious sons, the composer Vincenzo Bellini. Housed within the historic Palazzo Gravina-Cruyllas, the...
~770 ftNE
Church
San Gaetano alle Grotte, Catania
4 min walk • San Gaetano alle Grotte is a historical church nestled in the vibrant city of Catania, located on the east coast of Sicily, Italy. This sacred site, often overlooked by the bustling tourist paths, offers a serene refuge and a glimpse into the spiritual...
~590 ftW
Church, Sacred and religious sites
Sant'Agata al Carcere, Catania
3 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Catania, Italy, Sant'Agata al Carcere stands as a testament to the city's rich religious heritage and architectural beauty. This revered church is dedicated to Saint Agatha, the patron saint of Catania, and is steeped in history and devotion.
~1380 ftS
Museum, Church, Sacred and religious sites
San Francesco Borgia, Catania
7 min walk • San Francesco Borgia is a Roman Catholic church located on Via Crociferi #7, adjacent to the former Collegio Gesuita, and parallel to San Benedetto, and about a block south on Crociferi of the church and convent of San Giuliano, in the city of Catania, region of Sicily, southern Italy.
~1810 ftS
Square, Historical place
Piazza del Duomo, Catania
9 min walk • Piazza del Duomo is the main city square in Catania, Italy, flanked by both the centers of civic and religious power.
~650 ftW
Church
Sant'Agata la Vetere, Catania
4 min walk • Sant’Agata la Vetere is a Roman Catholic church located in the piazza of the same name in Catania, Sicily, southern Italy.
~1260 ftNW
Park, Garden, Sculpture
Giardino Bellini, Catania
7 min walk • The Giardino Bellini is the oldest urban park of Catania. It occupies 70.942 m².
~1260 ftNE
Church, Sacred and religious sites
Santuario della Madonna del Carmine, Catania
7 min walk • The Santuario della Madonna del Carmine also called Basilica di Maria Santissima Annunziata al Carmine, is a Roman Catholic minor basilica church and Marian sanctuary located on Piazza Carlo Alberto, in the town of Catania, Sicily.
~460 ftW
Church, Historical place, Sacred and religious sites
San Biagio, Catania
3 min walk • San Biagio, previously called Sant'Agata alla Fornace or La Fornace or Carcara is a Neoclassical architecture, Roman Catholic parish church located at the western edge of the Piazza Stesicoro in the quartiere San Biagio della Calcarella, of Catania, Sicily, southern Italy.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Piazza Stesicoro open?

Piazza Stesicoro is open:

Monday 24h
Tuesday 24h
Wednesday 24h
Thursday 24h
Friday closed
Saturday 24h
Sunday 24h

Which popular attractions are close to Piazza Stesicoro?

Nearby attractions include Roman amphitheater, Catania (1 min walk), Palazzo Tezzano, Catania (2 min walk), San Biagio, Catania (3 min walk), Chiesa di San Michele Arcangelo ai Minoriti, Catania (3 min walk).

How to get to Piazza Stesicoro by public transport?

The nearest stations to Piazza Stesicoro:

Bus

Etnea-Stesicoro Est • Lines: 2-5, 429, 433, 442, 448, 534/A, 901 (2 min walk)
Etnea-Stesicoro Ovest • Lines: 2-5, 429, 433, 442, 448, 534/R, 722, 744, 901, 935, Alibus, Brt1 (2 min walk)

Train

Stesicoro (4 min walk)
Catania Centrale (20 min walk)

Metro

Stesicoro • Lines: 1 (4 min walk)
Giovanni XXIII • Lines: 1 (19 min walk)