Basilica Maria Santissima dell'Elemosina, Catania

Name: Basilica Maria Santissima dell'Elemosina
Address: Via Collegiata, Catania, 95124, Italy

#23 among attractions in Catania

Baroque architecture, Church, Pizza, Pub

Basilica Maria Santissima dell'Elemosina

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Basilica Maria Santissima dell'Elemosina, Catania

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The Ancient Royal and Eminent Basilica Collegiate of Our Lady of the Alms better known as Basilica della Colleggiata is a church in Catania, Sicily, southern Italy. Finished in 1794, it is an example of Sicilian Baroque. ()

Alternative names: Architectural style: BaroqueCoordinates: 37°30'17"N, 15°5'14"E

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Via CollegiataCatania (Centro Catania)Catania 95124 Italy

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Day trips

Basilica Maria Santissima dell'Elemosina – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Catania Cathedral, Terme della Rotonda, Museo Civico Belliniano, Sant'Agata al Carcere.

~820 ftS
Massive cathedral with a baroque facade
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~1120 ftSW
Museum
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~1280 ftNW
Church, Sacred and religious sites
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~1320 ftSE
Baroque architecture, Museum, Architecture
Palazzo Biscari, Catania
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~880 ftW
Museum, Church, Sacred and religious sites
San Francesco Borgia, Catania
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~770 ftS
Square, Historical place
Piazza del Duomo, Catania
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~1300 ftNW
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Sant'Agata la Vetere, Catania
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~1260 ftNW
Church, Historical place, Sacred and religious sites
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~1290 ftN
Baroque architecture, Palace, Vernacular architecture
Palazzo Tezzano, Catania
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~900 ftSW
Church, Historical place
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Basilica Maria Santissima dell'Elemosina?

Nearby attractions include Catania, Catania (1 min walk), Palazzo Manganelli, Catania (2 min walk), Teatro Massimo Bellini, Catania (3 min walk), Palazzo degli Elefanti, Catania (3 min walk).

How to get to Basilica Maria Santissima dell'Elemosina by public transport?

The nearest stations to Basilica Maria Santissima dell'Elemosina:

Bus

San Martino-Vittorio Emanuele II • Lines: 504M, 632, 642 (5 min walk)
Vittorio Emanuele II-San Placido • Lines: 2-5, 431N, 439, 530, 534/R, 628N, 902, 927, L-Ex (5 min walk)

Train

Stesicoro (6 min walk)
Catania Centrale (19 min walk)

Metro

Stesicoro • Lines: 1 (6 min walk)
Giovanni XXIII • Lines: 1 (19 min walk)