Castello Pennisi di FloristellaRiserva Naturale Integrale Isola Lachea e Faraglioni Dei CiclopiChiesa di San Vito MartirePorto UlisseChiesa di Santa Maria della ProvvidenzaOrto Botanico di Catania
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Aci Catena

Aci Catena is a town in Catania district, Sicily, Italy of about 24,663 people. Within 50 km by road there are 80 places to visit: 32 forts & heritage, 21 churches and 7 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Castello Pennisi di Floristella, Palazzo Musmeci and Basilica Collegiata di San Sebastiano.

37.6061° N, 15.1417° EPop. 24,663

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Within 30 km49 places
Within 50 km80
Must-see226
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Castello Pennisi di Floristella, heritage site near Aci Catena
Must-see

Castello Pennisi di Floristella

Heritage site · 3 km

Palazzo Musmeci, heritage site near Aci Catena
Must-see

Palazzo Musmeci

Heritage site · 3 km

Basilica Collegiata di San Sebastiano, church near Aci Catena
Must-see

Basilica Collegiata di San Sebastiano

Church · 3 km

Places near Aci Catena by type

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One day from Aci Catena

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:57 pm

58 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Aci Catena
  2. Riserva Naturale Integrale Isola Lachea e Faraglioni Dei Ciclopinature spot · 2 hrs
  3. Porto Ulissebeach · 1.5 hrs
  4. Orto Botanico di Catanianature spot · 2 hrs
  5. Chiesa di San Vito Martirechurch · 30 min
  6. Chiesa di Santa Maria della Provvidenzachurch · 30 min
  7. Back in Aci Catena
Today’s loopAci CatenaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Aci Catena?

Castello Pennisi di Floristella (heritage site, about 3 km), Palazzo Musmeci (heritage site, about 3 km), Basilica Collegiata di San Sebastiano (church, about 3 km), Cattedrale di Maria Santissima Annunziata (church, about 3 km), Fortezza del Tocco (heritage site, about 3 km), Area Archeologica di Santa Venera al Pozzo (heritage site, about 3 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Aci Catena?

80 places on Spotwander: 32 forts & heritage, 21 churches, 7 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 museums, 5 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest fort to Aci Catena?

Castello Pennisi di Floristella, about 3 km by road; Palazzo Musmeci (3 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Aci Catena?

Basilica Collegiata di San Sebastiano, about 3 km by road; Cattedrale di Maria Santissima Annunziata (3 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Aci Catena?

Start in Aci Catena, visit Riserva Naturale Integrale Isola Lachea e Faraglioni Dei Ciclopi, then Porto Ulisse, then Orto Botanico di Catania, then Chiesa di San Vito Martire, then Chiesa di Santa Maria della Provvidenza, and drive back — about 58 km by road in all.