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Caltagirone

Name: Caltagirone
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Location: Caltagirone, Catania, Sicily, Italy

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1. San Giorgio Cathedral – Ragusa Ibla loop from Pedalino

134km

08:50

1,950m

Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Caltagirone – Cappuccini Bridge loop from Caltagirone

74.4km

05:04

1,290m

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3. Cappuccini Bridge – Caltagirone loop from San Michele di Ganzaria

64.9km

04:41

1,220m

Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Francesco | Cyclo Ergo Sum

October 2, 2023

The history of this country is a treasure trove of cultures and influences that have merged over the centuries, but it was the art of pottery introduced by the Arabs over 1,000 years ago that shines like a precious gem. This tradition has made Caltagirone a world-famous destination for its extraordinary ceramics, a testament to artistic mastery and passion for beauty. Along the streets of this enchanting town, you will be able to admire the fascinating colorful decorations that bear witness to this extraordinary heritage. And if you want to take a piece of this history home, all you have to do is explore one of the many art shops and make a unique creation yours.
The symbolic place of the city is the famous Staircase, composed of a total of 142 steps, which has a fascinating history that dates back to 1608, when it was built with the aim of uniting the two parts of the city, the upper and the lower one. However, its real transformation came in the 1950s, when it was lovingly restored using fine lava stone and adorned with the vibrant and typical Caltagirone majolica, giving the staircase a new life and an incredibly picturesque appearance.

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Lorenzo 🚵🏕🏳️‍🌈

April 21, 2024

The staircase of Santa Maria del Monte is illuminated every year by 4000 candles for two evenings, between 24 and 25 July on the occasion of the feast of the protector San Giacomo. Plays of light illuminate the 142 steps of the seventeenth-century Scala di Santa Maria del Monte, making its majolica tiles a true tapestry of fire.
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Simone Venturelli

August 26, 2024

magnificent, getting there by bike was epic, and the staircase??? majestic!

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Location: Caltagirone, Catania, Sicily, Italy

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Caltagirone

1. San Giorgio Cathedral – Ragusa Ibla loop from Pedalino

2. Caltagirone – Cappuccini Bridge loop from Caltagirone

3. Cappuccini Bridge – Caltagirone loop from San Michele di Ganzaria

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