Porta Garibaldi, Catania

Name: Porta Garibaldi
Address: Piazza Palestro, Catania, 95122, Italy
Telephone: +39 095 742 5573

#37 among attractions in Catania

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Facts and practical information

The Porta Garibaldi, originally built as the Porta Ferdinandea or Porta Ferdinanda, is a triumphal arch, built in 1768, located at the end of Via Giuseppe Garibaldi, between the Piazza Palestro and Piazza Crocifisso in the quartiere Fortino of Catania, region of Sicily, Italy. It was built to celebrate the marriage of the Bourbon king Ferdinand I of the Two Sicilies to the Austrian princess Maria Carolina d'Asburgo-Lorena. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 37°29'59"N, 15°4'26"E

Address

Piazza PalestroCatania (Centro Catania)Catania 95122 Italy

Contact

+39 095 742 5573

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Porta Garibaldi – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: San Nicolò l'Arena, Castello Ursino, Terme della Rotonda, Museo Civico Belliniano.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Porta Garibaldi open?

Porta Garibaldi is open:

Monday 24h
Tuesday 24h
Wednesday 24h
Thursday 24h
Friday 24h
Saturday 24h
Sunday 24h

Which popular attractions are close to Porta Garibaldi?

Nearby attractions include Conservatorio delle Verginelle di Sant'Agata, Catania (10 min walk), Monastery of San Nicolò l'Arena, Catania (11 min walk), Biblioteche Riunite, Catania (13 min walk), San Nicolò l'Arena, Catania (13 min walk).

How to get to Porta Garibaldi by public transport?

The nearest stations to Porta Garibaldi:

Bus

Garibaldi-Palestro • Lines: 632, 642, 902 (2 min walk)
Acquicella-Palestro Ovest • Lines: 525, 628R, 642, 830 (3 min walk)

Train

Stesicoro (26 min walk)

Metro

Stesicoro • Lines: 1 (26 min walk)