Caltagirone

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Caltagirone is a town in central Sicily, Italy, most famous for it's ceramics and long ceramic-decorated staircase.

[edit] Get in

[edit] By bus

Regular buses run to and from Piazza Armerina, Enna and Catania

[edit] By train

Local trains run to and from Gela and Catania.

[edit] Get around

The adjacent train & bus stations are in the new town about 20 minutes walk from the centre of the old town. Some buses may also stop in the old town.

There are a few connecting buses linking the old and new towns. Alternatively, you could take a taxi or walk.

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  • La Scala - the famous 142 step staircase up to Santa Maria church, with each stair riser decorated with different ceramic tiles. Good views from the top.
  • St Francis Bridge (Ponte San Francesco) - an impressive ceramic tile decorated bridge at the entrance to the old town.

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  • Ceramics of course. From one of the many shops lining La Scala.

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[edit] Get out

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