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Santa Maria Di Licodia

Torre di Calafato (Pyramid of Etna)

Santa Maria Di Licodia

Torre di Calafato (Pyramid of Etna)

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Torre di Calafato (Pyramid of Etna)

Name: Torre di Calafato (Pyramid of Etna)
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Location: Santa Maria Di Licodia, Catania, Sicily, Italy

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1. Adrano - Saracen Bridge – Belvedere Square, Milo loop from Santa Maria di Licodia Sud

128km

08:15

1,780m

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Ex Bourbon Horse Breeding Farm – Roman Bridge over the Simeto River loop from Monte Po

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05:05

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3. Santa Maria di Licodia – Fontana del Cherubino loop from Villaggio San Francesco

40.5km

02:45

730m

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BiKentoripa | Mtb Adventure |

June 8, 2025

The Pyramid of Etna in Santa Maria di Licodia, also known as the Calafato Tower, is one of the best preserved examples of the forty pyramids present in the Etna area.
The Pyramids of Etna are constructions whose origin and function are still the subject of debate among scholars.
The Calatafo Tower has a stepped pyramid structure with a rectangular plan made of lava stone. On the north-east side of the tower there is a double symmetrical staircase of fine workmanship that leads to the top of the tower where there is a walkable surface surrounded by stone seats located close to the external walls.
The tower is included in a privately owned land but is clearly visible from the road.
The 2018 earthquake caused a collapse in the structure.
source enjoysicilia.it/it/catania-etna-area/santa-maria-di-licodia/piramide-etna-santa-maria-licodia

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Torre di Calafato (Pyramid of Etna)

1. Adrano - Saracen Bridge – Belvedere Square, Milo loop from Santa Maria di Licodia Sud

2. Ex Bourbon Horse Breeding Farm – Roman Bridge over the Simeto River loop from Monte Po

3. Santa Maria di Licodia – Fontana del Cherubino loop from Villaggio San Francesco

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