The interior of the church of Santa Chiara (St. Claire) is surprising for the brightness with which it welcomes us. The delicate colour of the walls, a very light orange, combined with the white [approfondimenti id="21664" testo_link="capitals"] is also found in the [approfondimenti id="21662" test...

The church of Santa Chiara (St. Claire) is located in the eastern part of the town on Via Giovanni Bosco, not far from the church of Gesù (Jesus). Legend has it that it was St. Claire who had both the church and monastery built. Unfortunately, nothing has been preserved of the ancient structures. ...

The Feast of San Giacomo (St. James) is one of the most important and heartfelt festivals in Caltagirone. It is dedicated to the [approfondimenti id="21436" testo_link="patron saint"] and lasts four days. The festivities begin on the 23rd of July with fireworks and a concert. This is followed betw...

In 1956, the staircase was enriched and embellished with a colourful [approfondimenti id="21471" testo_link="maiolica"] covering. The idea was to celebrate the thousand-year-old tradition of Sicilian maiolica makers. For this reason, Professor Antonino Ragona, head of the project, chose to reprodu...

The Scalinata di Santa Maria del Monte (Staircase of St. Mary of the Mountain), is not simply a stairway, but one of the symbols of the town of Caltagirone. [caption id="attachment_15624" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] The Scala di Santa Maria del Monte is one of the symbols of the city of Cal...

In 1965, the Museum of Ceramics was founded in order to save a centuries-old tradition. Located on one of the main streets, Via Roma, the location was refurbished before the inauguration. It has a special entrance, a 19th-century portico that rests on a tall raised structure accessed by a series of...

In Caltagirone, traditional pottery production is linked to a thousand-year-old history dating back to ancient times. According to the Italian archaeologist [approfondimenti id="21650" testo_link="Paolo Orsi"] the production of [approfondimenti id="21471" testo_link="maiolica"] preceded the arrival...

Caltagirone boasts very ancient origins: the first settlements date back to the Neolithic Age. Its strategic position high up in the hills brought the town centuries-long fortune. Situated in the fertile plain between the Hyblaean and Erean Mountains, the Normans passed through Caltagirone and the...