Bosco Littorio, Gela

Name: Bosco Littorio
Address: Gela, Italy

#2 among attractions in Gela

Top attraction, Ancient Greek architecture, Archaeological site

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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. ()

Local name: Area archeologica demaniale Bosco Littorio Coordinates: 37°3'42"N, 14°15'17"E

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Bosco Littorio – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Stadio Vincenzo Presti, Archaeological Museum, Largo Cappuccini, Church of San Francesco di Paola.

0.4 miNE
Outdoor activities, Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue
Stadio Vincenzo Presti, Gela
12 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.
~1070 ftNE
37°3'49"N • 14°15'28"E
Archaeological Museum, Gela
6 min walk • Specialty museum, Museum
0.7 miNW
37°4'2"N • 14°14'36"E
Largo Cappuccini, Gela
19 min walk • Non-profit, Square
~1180 ftN
Sacred and religious sites, Church
Church of San Francesco di Paola, Gela
6 min walk • The church of St. Francis of Paola stands next to the related convent-orphanage, in Gela.
~1420 ftN
Church
St. Augustine Church, Gela
7 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.
0.9 miNW
37°4'9"N • 14°14'32"E
Piazza San Giacomo, Gela
22 min walk • Square
~1990 ftNW
Church
Cattedrale Maria Santissima Assunta in Cielo, Gela
10 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.
1.2 miNW
Library
Biblioteca Comunale "Euclide", Gela
31 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 Bosco Littorio?

Nearby attractions include Archaeological Museum, Gela (6 min walk), Church of San Francesco di Paola, Gela (6 min walk), St. Augustine Church, Gela (7 min walk), Cattedrale Maria Santissima Assunta in Cielo, Gela (10 min walk).

How to get to Bosco Littorio by public transport?

The nearest stations to Bosco Littorio:

Bus

Stazione Autobus di Gela (19 min walk)

Train

Gela (21 min walk)