San Biagio, Catania
Facts and practical information
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. The church overlooks a portion of the ruins of the former Ancient Roman amphitheater, while behind the apse in succession are two other churches venerating St Agatha of Sicily: the church of Sant'Agata al Carcere and two blocks west facing the opposite direction is Sant'Agata la Vetere. ()
Piazza StesicoroCatania (Centro Catania)Catania 95100
San Biagio – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Stadio Angelo Massimino, San Nicolò l'Arena, Terme della Rotonda, Museo Civico Belliniano.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When is San Biagio open?
- Monday closed
- Tuesday 9 am - 12 pm
- Wednesday 9 am - 12 pm
- Thursday 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
- Friday 9 am - 12 pm
- Saturday 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
- Sunday 9 am - 12:30 pm
Which popular attractions are close to San Biagio?
How to get to San Biagio by public transport?
Bus
- Borsa (2 min walk)
- Terminal Borsa • Lines: 702, 722, 726, 744, 940 (2 min walk)
Metro
- Stesicoro • Lines: 1 (7 min walk)
- Giovanni XXIII • Lines: 1 (21 min walk)
Train
- Stesicoro (7 min walk)
- Catania Centrale (22 min walk)