Fortezza del Tocco, Acireale

Name: Fortezza del Tocco
Address: Acireale, Italy

#2 among attractions in Acireale

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The Fortezza del Tocco is a fort in Acireale, Sicily. It was built in the 16th century to defend the city from attacks by pirates. ()

Alternative names: Built: 1592 (432 years ago)Coordinates: 37°36'48"N, 15°10'18"E

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Acireale (Santa Maria la Scala)Acireale Italy

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Fortezza del Tocco – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Acireale Cathedral, Biblioteca e Pinacoteca Zelantea, Basilica collegiata di San Sebastiano, Villa Belvedere.

~1650 ftW
Architecture, Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Acireale Cathedral, Acireale
8 min walk • Acireale Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral dedicated to the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary in the city of Acireale in Sicily, province of Catania, Italy. It was declared the seat of the Bishop of Acireale in 1870.
0.5 miW
37°36'50"N • 15°9'46"E
Biblioteca e Pinacoteca Zelantea, Acireale
13 min walk • Art gallery, Art museum, History museum
~1840 ftW
37°36'41"N • 15°9'57"E
Basilica collegiata di San Sebastiano, Acireale
9 min walk • Sacred and religious sites, Church
0.5 miN
37°37'11"N • 15°10'8"E
Villa Belvedere, Acireale
13 min walk • Outdoor activities, Park
0.4 miSW
Church
Chiesa di Sant'Antonio di Padova, Acireale
11 min walk • Sant'Antonio di Padova Sant'Antonio di Padova is a Gothic-style, Roman Catholic parish church located on via Vittorio Emanuele in central Acireale in the region of Sicily of Italy.
0.4 miNW
37°36'60"N • 15°9'59"E
Piazza Garibaldi Acireale, Acireale
10 min walk • Park
1.1 miSW
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Stadio Tupparello, Acireale
28 min walk • Stadio Tupparello is a multi-use stadium in Acireale, Italy. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home ground of S.S.D. Acireale Calcio 1946. The stadium holds 12,100.

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Which popular attractions are close to Fortezza del Tocco?

Nearby attractions include Acireale Cathedral, Acireale (8 min walk), Basilica collegiata di San Sebastiano, Acireale (9 min walk), Piazza Garibaldi Acireale, Acireale (10 min walk), Chiesa di Sant'Antonio di Padova, Acireale (11 min walk).

Fortezza del Tocco, Acireale

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Fortezza del Tocco – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Acireale Cathedral, Acireale

Biblioteca e Pinacoteca Zelantea, Acireale

Basilica collegiata di San Sebastiano, Acireale

Villa Belvedere, Acireale

Chiesa di Sant'Antonio di Padova, Acireale

Piazza Garibaldi Acireale, Acireale

Stadio Tupparello, Acireale

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Fortezza del Tocco?