Torre di Ognina, Catania

#41 among attractions in Catania

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Torre di Ognina (address: Via Porto Ulisse,12) is a place located in Catania (Sicily autonomous region) and belongs to the category of forts and castles.

It is situated at an altitude of 43 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 37°31'44"N latitude and 15°6'49"E longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. Torre di Ognina is a short distance from the following public transport stations: Alagona-Parrocchia Ovest (bus, 1 min walk), Catania Ognina (train, 6 min walk), Galatea (metro, 31 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Porto Ulisse (sailing, 3 min walk), Porto turistico Rossi (sailing, 29 min walk), Museo del Cinema di Catania (museum, 38 min walk).

Coordinates: 37°31'44"N, 15°6'49"E

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Via Porto Ulisse,12Ognina-Picanello-Stazione (Ognina)Catania Italy

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Torre di Ognina – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: San Gaetano alle Grotte, Giardino Bellini, Santuario della Madonna del Carmine, Palazzo Tezzano.

2 miSW
Church
San Gaetano alle Grotte, Catania
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2.1 miSW
Park, Garden, Sculpture
Giardino Bellini, Catania
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1.9 miSW
Church, Sacred and religious sites
Santuario della Madonna del Carmine, Catania
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2.1 miSW
Baroque architecture, Palace, Vernacular architecture
Palazzo Tezzano, Catania
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1.8 miSW
Church
Sant'Agata al Borgo, Catania
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2.2 miSW
Baroque-style church dating to 1768
Basilica Maria Santissima dell'Elemosina, Catania
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1.9 miSW
Botanical garden, Garden, Park
Botanical Garden, Catania
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2.2 miSW
1890 opera house honoring local composer
Teatro Massimo Bellini, Catania
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2.1 miSW
Square, Historical place
Piazza Stesicoro, Catania
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2.1 miSW
Historical place, Ruins
Roman amphitheater, Catania
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~550 ftN
Sailing, Marina
Porto Ulisse, Catania
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