Cattedrale Maria Santissima Assunta in Cielo, Gela

Name: Cattedrale Maria Santissima Assunta in Cielo
Address: Via Matrice, 2, Gela, 93012, Italy

#12 among attractions in Gela

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Cattedrale Maria Santissima Assunta in Cielo

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Cattedrale Maria Santissima Assunta in Cielo, Gela

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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. The exterior elevation appears interesting on par with the interior rich in works of art.

Architectural style: BaroqueCoordinates: 37°3'59"N, 14°15'4"E

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Via Matrice, 2Gela 93012 Italy

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Cattedrale Maria Santissima Assunta in Cielo – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Stadio Vincenzo Presti, Bosco Littorio, Greek baths of Gela, Archaeological Museum.

0.4 miE
Outdoor activities, Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue
Stadio Vincenzo Presti, Gela
11 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.
~1990 ftSE
Ancient Greek architecture, Archaeological site
Bosco Littorio, Gela
10 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.
1.2 miW
Ancient Greek architecture, Archaeological site
Greek baths of Gela, Gela
31 min walk • The Greek Baths of Gela are ancient baths which were discovered in 1957, near the Ospizio di Mendicità on via Europa, Capo Soprano, which date to the Hellenistic period.
0.4 miSE
37°3'49"N • 14°15'28"E
Archaeological Museum, Gela
11 min walk • Specialty museum, Museum
0.4 miW
37°4'2"N • 14°14'36"E
Largo Cappuccini, Gela
11 min walk • Non-profit, Square
~910 ftSE
Sacred and religious sites, Church
Church of San Francesco di Paola, Gela
5 min walk • The church of St. Francis of Paola stands next to the related convent-orphanage, in Gela.
~1050 ftE
Church
St. Augustine Church, Gela
6 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.
0.5 miW
37°4'9"N • 14°14'32"E
Piazza San Giacomo, Gela
14 min walk • Square
1.1 miW
Sailing, Marina
Porto Rifugio di Gela, Gela
29 min walk • The refuge port of Gela is an artificial harbor overlooking the city of Gela in the gulf of the same name. Its present structure dates back to the 20th century.
0.9 miNW
Library
Biblioteca Comunale "Euclide", Gela
23 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 Cattedrale Maria Santissima Assunta in Cielo?

Nearby attractions include Church of San Francesco di Paola, Gela (5 min walk), St. Augustine Church, Gela (6 min walk), Bosco Littorio, Gela (10 min walk), Archaeological Museum, Gela (11 min walk).

How to get to Cattedrale Maria Santissima Assunta in Cielo by public transport?

The nearest stations to Cattedrale Maria Santissima Assunta in Cielo:

Bus

Stazione Autobus di Gela (16 min walk)

Train

Gela (17 min walk)