Ceramics of Caltagirone Urban Trekking

Sicily
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  • Price from
    €106
  • Duration
    2 h
  • Group size
    Up to 15 travellers
  • Guide languages
    English, Italian

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    Overview

    Caltagirone is a treasure chest hidden in the most suggestive corners of the historic center. Walk in the company of an expert connoisseur of Caltagirone Ceramics to discover the most beautiful works of art that enrich and make the city of Caltagirone unique.

    What's included

    • Urban trekking
    • Expert in ceramics
    • Visit of an ancient ceramic workshop

    Not included

    • Transport
    • Food
    • Anything not expressly stated in "Includes"

    What you will do

    • Stop 1

      Discover Caltagirone through a suggestive itinerary of art, history and tradition. Be enchanted by the fascinating terracotta sculptures that adorn the Vittorio Emanuele garden and stroll inside the majestic Moorish-style music kiosk. Admire the votive shrines scattered through the streets of the center, authentic testimonies of popular devotion.

      Continue your journey through the large majolica panels that narrate epic battles and stories of the past, until you reach the famous Santa Maria del Monte Staircase: 142 steps decorated with beautiful majolica tiles that tell a thousand years of history of ceramics and Sicily.

      Do not miss the opportunity to visit an ancient craft workshop, where you can witness live the birth of a ceramic artifact, made according to techniques handed down for generations.

      Let yourself be carried away by the stories and anecdotes of the centuries-old tradition of Caltagirone, to live an authentic and unforgettable experience.

    Meeting point

    Under the bronze statue in Piazza Guglielmo Marconi, 95041 Caltagirone CT

    End point: Under the bronze statue in Piazza Guglielmo Marconi, 95041 Caltagirone CT

    Important information

    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • In case of adverse weather conditions the tour may be subject to changes or cancellations
    • Reach the meeting point 10 minutes before the start of the activity

    Cancellation policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.