Sicilian Archaeological Treasures

This collection spans millennia of Sicilian history, from Bronze Age necropolises to 16th-century coastal fortifications. Highlights include the subterranean Roman Terme Achilliane beneath Catania’s cathedral, the Siculian city of Mendolito, and the ancient sanctuary of Palikè. Visitors can explore unique architectural layers, such as the Byzantine Trichora of Santo Stefano and the medieval ruins of Occhiolà, showcasing the region's strategic importance through Greek, Roman, and Norman eras.

Sicilian Archaeological Treasures — Mapa

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Catania Cathedral

The Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Agatha, usually known as the Catania Cathedral, is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Catania, Sicily,…

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Benedictine Monastery of Catania

Inscribed in the UNESCO World Heritage List, this monastery is a must-see! Visit the church, ancient Roman house and the museum of art, too.

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Terme Achilliane

Subterranean Roman thermal structures dating from the 4th to 5th centuries, located beneath Piazza del Duomo.

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Cappella Bonajuto

A Byzantine-era chapel in the Civita district, featuring a square plan with three apses and a dome.

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Fortezza del Tocco

The Fortezza del Tocco is a fort in Acireale, Sicily. It was built in the 16th century to defend the city from attacks by pirates.

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Castello di San Filippo

Historic fortification site in the province of Catania.

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Mendolito di Adrano

Ruins of an ancient Siculian city dating back to the 8th century BC, known for its defensive walls.

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Parco archeologico di Occhiolà

Remains of a medieval village abandoned after the 1693 earthquake, located on the Terravecchia hill.

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Castello di Poira

Ruins of a fortified building, also known as the Castle of the Baroness of Poira.

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Chiesa Paleocristiana

Also known as the Church of the Nunziatella, this site features Early Christian and medieval architectural elements.

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Trichora di Santo Stefano

Ruins of an ancient Byzantine church with a triple-apse design, located in Dagala del Re.

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Sito Archeologico di Monte San Mauro

Archaeological site featuring settlement layers from the Bronze Age through the Greek period.

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Area archeologica di Santa Venera al Pozzo

Roman-era site featuring thermal baths and the remains of an industrial complex near Aci Catena.

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Capanna In Pietra

Prehistoric or traditional stone hut structure of archaeological interest.

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Basilica bizantina

Ruins of an early medieval Byzantine church structure.

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Città di Palikè

Ancient Siculian city and sanctuary dedicated to the Palici gods, featuring a rock-cut theater.

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Necropoli età del bronzo

Bronze Age burial site featuring rock-cut tombs.

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Castello Ducezio

Medieval ruins associated with the Siculian leader Ducezio, located on a strategic hilltop.

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Tomba del Timpano

Ancient funerary monument or tomb featuring a distinctive tympanum architectural element.

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Necropoli età del brozo

Prehistoric Bronze Age necropolis with rock-carved tombs.