Places
Viewpoint·Moderate·Scenic·Hidden gem
Caltagirone — Scalinata di Santa Maria del Monte
Sicily
Caltagirone has produced glazed ceramics since Arab rule, and the town's most famous expression of that craft is the Scalinata di Santa Maria del Monte, a 142-step staircase where every riser is decorated with a different hand-painted tile design. The climb is steady but the view from the top over the town's domed rooftops is worth it.
Duration
1–2 hours
Distance
2 km
Elevation
+100 m
Best season
Year-round
Parking · Free
Free parking below the staircase in Caltagirone.
Water
Fountain at the base of the staircase.
Highlights
- 142 steps each with unique painted tiles
- Sicily's historic ceramics capital
- View over the domed rooftops from the top
With your dog
Leashed dogs welcome climbing the ceramic-tiled staircase.
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