What to see, things to do, what to eat, interesting facts
State: CT - 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.
What is the best time to visit Caltagirone?
Caltagirone can be visited all year round: the welcome and warmth of the Sicilians will amaze you. But for an unforgettable experience, admiring the colors, tasting the flavors and fully experiencing the traditions, it is advisable to plan a visit on the days of one of the festivals that take place in Caltagirone during the year.
If you want to know about upcoming festivals and events Click here and you will find a list of the most important ones.
Cathedral of Caltagirone
Staircase of Caltagirone
Church of Santa Maria del Monte in Caltagirone
Sant'Elia Palace in Caltagirone
San Francesco Bridge in Caltagirone
Public Garden of Caltagirone
Sanctuary of SS. Crucifix of the Relief in Caltagirone
Museum of Historic Villas in Caltagirone
Sanctuary of Madonna del Ponte in Caltagirone
Maria SS del Ponte Church in Caltagirone
Jacona della Motta Villa in Caltagirone
Reserve of the Bosco di San Pietro in Caltagirone
Aquila Palace in Caltagirone
Polizzi Palace in Caltagirone
Ventimiglia Palace in Caltagirone
Masseria Silvestri in Caltagirone
Crescimanno d’Albafiorita Palace in Caltagirone
Saleri House in Caltagirone
Gravina Pace Palace in Caltagirone
Spadaro Libertini Palace a Caltagirone
Church of San Bonaventura in Caltagirone
Church of San Pietro in Caltagirone
Diocesan Museum in Caltagirone
Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Caltagirone
Caltagirone Teatrino
Luigi Sturzo Gallery in Caltagirone
Luigi Sturzo Civic Museum in Caltagirone
Diocesan Museum of Caltagirone
Exhibition of Sicilian Puppets in Caltagirone
Church of San Francesco di Paola in Caltagirone
Capuchin Convent in Caltagirone
Sturzo House Museum in Caltagirone
Photography and Whistle Museum in Caltagirone
Nativity Museum of Caltagirone
Museum of Ceramics of Caltagirone
Basilica of San Giacomo in Caltagirone
Traditional Festivals, Events, Live Show, Concerts,... Caltagirone
Christmas markets in Caltagirone
1 Dec 2025 - 7 Jan 2026
Christmas in Caltagirone
2 Dec 2025 - 11 Dec 2026
The Cribs of Caltagirone
Dec 2025
Easter in Caltagirone
Apr 2026
Scala infiorata a Caltagirone - Festa Madonna Conadomini
Jun 2026
Caltagirone Jazz Festival
Jul 2026
Feast of San Giacomo in Caltagirone - Illuminated Staircase
Jul 2026
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.
To view a list of business activity within tourism in Caltagirone Click here
