Caltagirone
Things to do, attractions, interesting facts
Area: Central Sicily
Caltagirone is world famous for the handcrafted production of ceramics. Due to this peculiarity it is known as the city of ceramics, fortress of jars, hill of vases, or as a land of clay.
The city is situated in a scenic amphitheater-like position between the Iblei and Erei mountains and dominates the plain of Catania and Gela.
The traces of its millenary history embellish tourist routes and itineraries thanks to an archaeological, artistic and architectural heritage of considerable value.
Caltagirone is a UNESCO heritage together with the other seven late Baroque cities of the Val di Noto.
The city is situated in a scenic amphitheater-like position between the Iblei and Erei mountains and dominates the plain of Catania and Gela.
The traces of its millenary history embellish tourist routes and itineraries thanks to an archaeological, artistic and architectural heritage of considerable value.
Caltagirone is a UNESCO heritage together with the other seven late Baroque cities of the Val di Noto.
Things to do
Tour, Experience, Tastings,...
Traditional Festivals, Events, Live Show,... Caltagirone
Christmas in Caltagirone
2023 December - 2024 January
2023 December - 2024 January
Christmas markets in Caltagirone
2023 December - 2024 January
2023 December - 2024 January
The Cribs of Caltagirone
December - January
December - January
Living Nativity in Caltagirone
2023 December 25, 26 | 2024 January 1, 6
2023 December 25, 26 | 2024 January 1, 6
Easter in Caltagirone
2024 March
2024 March
Illuminated staircase in Caltagirone
2024 July
2024 July
What to eat
Typical food, local wines and drinks, traditional dish to taste in Caltagirone
You can obviously taste all the typical products of Sicilian cuisine, the most well-known ones, such as cannoli, Sicilian cassata, arancini, etc. But there are some specialties typical of this area that are more difficult to find in other areas of Sicily.
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Interesting Facts
Interesting and fun facts, mythology, legend, folk tales and more to know about Caltagirone
Where to stay
Best Offers of Vacation Rental, hotel, B&B where to sleep in Caltagirone
Nearby Places
Below you will find a list of the most beautiful places to visit in the surroundings of Caltagirone. The places are located at a maximum distance of about an half hour by car. Good fun!
San Michele di Ganzaria
Central Sicily
Grammichele
Central Sicily
Mazzarrone
Central Sicily
Niscemi
Agrigento surroundings
San Cono
Central Sicily
Mineo
Central Sicily