Palike

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Palike was an ancient city on Sicily. Its archeological site is located in Rocchicella on a spur of basalt in the valley of the Margi river. It lies at a distance of two kilometers to the west of the comune of Palagonia, but is part of the comune of Mineo, both in the province of Catania. The Sicilian Region has recently acquired the area and opened it to the public. An exhibition was created to show the materials found there during excavations. ()

Local name: Paliké Built: 453 B.C.E.Abandoned: 440 B.C.E.Coordinates: 37°19'48"N, 14°41'51"E

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

Nearby attractions include: San Nicolò e San Salvatore, Mineo, Ramacca, Palagonia.

6.5 miSE
Art museum, Museum, Church
San Nicolò e San Salvatore, Militello in Val di Catania
167 min walk • The mother church of St. Nicholas and the Holy Savior stands in Militello in Val di Catania.
4.4 miS
Town
Mineo
112 min walk • Mineo is a town and comune in the Metropolitan City of Catania, part of Sicily. It lies 64 kilometres southwest of Catania, 56 kilometres from Ragusa, 54 kilometres from Gela, and 22 kilometres from Caltagirone. It has approximately 5,600 inhabitants.
3.8 miN
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Ramacca
98 min walk • One of the main attractions in Ramacca is the stunning Chiesa Madre di San Bartolomeo Apostolo, a beautiful church that dates back to the 18th century. Visitors can admire the intricate Baroque architecture and explore the interior, which is adorned with intricate...
2.6 miE
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Palagonia
68 min walk • Palagonia is a comune in the Metropolitan City of Catania in the Italian region Sicily, located about 150 kilometres southeast of Palermo and about 35 kilometres southwest of Catania.

Palike

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

San Nicolò e San Salvatore, Militello in Val di Catania

Mineo

Ramacca

Palagonia