Pozzo di Gammazita, Catania

Name: Pozzo di Gammazita
Address: Via S. Calogero, 25, Catania, 95121, Italy

#55 among attractions in Catania

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The Well of Gammazita is a site located in the historical center of Catania, in the southwest area of the city adjacent to the ancient city walls known as the curtain wall of Gamma Zita at the courtyard of the same name, and refers to a legendary tale that occurred at the time of Angevin rule in Sicily, during the War of the Vespers.

Coordinates: 37°30'1"N, 15°5'9"E

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Via S. Calogero, 25Catania (Centro Catania)Catania 95121 Italy

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Nearby attractions include: Catania Cathedral, San Nicolò l'Arena, Castello Ursino, Terme della Rotonda.

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Massive cathedral with a baroque facade
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Which popular attractions are close to Pozzo di Gammazita?

Nearby attractions include Terme dell'Indirizzo, Catania (2 min walk), Castello Ursino, Catania (3 min walk), Villa Pacini, Catania (4 min walk), Palazzo dei Chierici, Catania (4 min walk).

How to get to Pozzo di Gammazita by public transport?

The nearest stations to Pozzo di Gammazita:

Bus

Plebiscito-Zurria • Lines: 431N, 902 (3 min walk)
Garibaldi-Mazzini • Lines: 504M, 632, 642 (3 min walk)

Train

Stesicoro (14 min walk)
Catania Centrale (23 min walk)

Metro

Stesicoro • Lines: 1 (14 min walk)
Giovanni XXIII • Lines: 1 (24 min walk)