Caltagirone

The Staircase of Santa Maria del Monte

142 steps of beauty. It is the symbol of the city and connects the Church of the same name to the Piazza del Municipio. Each step is decorated with many-coloured ceramic tiles and majolica coatings.

The Cathedral of San Giuliano

With its turquoise dome and vertical golden stripes, it dominates the entire city. Visit the inside to admire the beautiful frescoes of the vault but beware of getting Stendhal syndrome!

Museo regionale della ceramica

A must-see stop in the city of ceramics: if you’re wondering what the story behind the Moor’s Heads (greste, in Sicilian) you see on the balconies of the palaces and buildings in central-eastern Sicily, here you can find out.

The Sant’Agostino Quarter

Do you want to lose yourself in the streets of a historic district, where tradition mixes with street art? Your stroll around Caltagirone must also include this beautiful neighbourhood, symbol of central-eastern street art.

The Town Villa Garden

Designed on the model of English gardens, it is the perfect place to enjoy nature in the heart of the city centre. You’ll also discover a beautiful, Islamic-style kiosk adorned with majolica among the paths.