Linguaglossa

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Linguaglossa is a town and comune in the Metropolitan City of Catania in Sicily, located on the northern side of Mount Etna where there is also a ski resort with view on the Ionian sea. It was founded on a lava stream in 1566. The name literally means 'Tongue Tongue', with lingua and γλῶσσα being respectively the Latin and Greek words for 'tongue'. ()

Alternative names: Population: 5.3 thous.Area: 23.26 mi²Coordinates: 37°50'27"N, 15°8'15"E

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Linguaglossa – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Parco fluviale dell'Alcantara, Francavilla di Sicilia, Castello di Calatabiano, Santa Maria della Vena.

3.3 miNE
37°52'45"N • 15°10'31"E
Parco fluviale dell'Alcantara, Castiglione di Sicilia
86 min walk • Natural attraction, Nature and wildlife, Park
4.2 miN
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Francavilla di Sicilia
109 min walk • Francavilla di Sicilia is a town and comune in the Metropolitan City of Messina on the island of Sicily, southern Italy. It has a population of about 3,900 people and is situated in the southern part of the province, close to the northern slopes of Mount Etna.
5 miE
37°49'42"N • 15°13'39"E
Castello di Calatabiano, Calatabiano
127 min walk • History museum, Forts and castles
3.4 miS
37°47'30"N • 15°8'16"E
Santa Maria della Vena, Piedimonte Etneo
87 min walk • Church
5.1 miSE
Locality
Fiumefreddo di Sicilia
130 min walk • Visitors to Fiumefreddo di Sicilia can explore the beautiful beaches along the Ionian Sea, where they can relax and soak up the Mediterranean sun. The crystal-clear waters are perfect for swimming, snorkeling, and other water activities, and the surrounding coastline...
4.7 miE
Locality
Gaggi
120 min walk • Gaggi is a comune in the Province of Messina in the Italian region of Sicily, located about 160 kilometres east of Palermo and about 45 kilometres southwest of Messina.
6.8 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Monte Mojo, Mojo Alcantara
173 min walk • Mount Mojo is a mountain in Sicily. It is a volcanic cone located on the orographic left of the Alcantara River, near the town of Mojo Alcantara, north of Mount Etna.
6.7 miSW
Hiking, Alpine hut
Rifugio Citelli, Sant'Alfio
172 min walk • The Salvatore Citelli refuge is located in the municipality of Sant'Alfio on the northeastern slopes of Etna volcano, in the ancient caldera of an adventitious crater, Mount Concazze.