Oxena FallsCastello Barresi BranciforteColonne di San BasilioLago Biviere di LentiniRiserva Naturale Orientata Pantalica Valle dell'Anapo e Torrente Cava GrandeAnaktoron
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Francofonte

Francofonte is a town in Siracusa district, Sicily, Italy of about 12,635 people. Within 50 km by road there are 102 places to visit: 48 forts & heritage, 23 churches and 5 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Oxena Falls, Castello Barresi Branciforte and Santuario di Santa Maria della Stella.

37.2248° N, 14.8749° EPop. 12,635

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Within 30 km23 places
Within 50 km102
Must-see226
Notable6
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Oxena Falls, waterfall near Francofonte
Must-see

Oxena Falls

Waterfall · 9 km

Castello Barresi Branciforte, heritage site near Francofonte
Must-see

Castello Barresi Branciforte

Heritage site · 11 km · Catania

Santuario di Santa Maria della Stella, attraction near Francofonte
Must-see

Santuario di Santa Maria della Stella

Attraction · 11 km · Catania

Places near Francofonte by type

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One day from Francofonte

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:09 pm

86 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 Francofonte
  2. Oxena Fallswaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  3. Colonne di San Basilioheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Lago Biviere di Lentinilake · 45 min
  5. Anaktoronheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Riserva Naturale Orientata Pantalica Valle dell'Anapo e Torrente Cava Grandenature spot · 2 hrs
  7. Back in Francofonte
Today’s loopFrancofonteStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Francofonte?

Oxena Falls (waterfall, about 9 km), Castello Barresi Branciforte (heritage site, about 11 km), Santuario di Santa Maria della Stella (attraction, about 11 km), Colonne di San Basilio (heritage site, about 16 km), Lago Biviere di Lentini (lake, about 16 km), Riserva Naturale Orientata Pantalica Valle dell'Anapo e Torrente Cava Grande (nature spot, about 19 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Francofonte?

102 places on Spotwander: 48 forts & heritage, 23 churches, 5 beaches & coast, 5 wildlife, forests & gardens, 7 museums.

Which is the nearest fort to Francofonte?

Palazzo Gravina-Cruyllas, about 1 km by road; Castello di Gadera (2 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Francofonte?

Basilica di Sant'Antonio Abate, about 1 km by road; Chiesa di Maria Santissima della Stella (8 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Francofonte?

Start in Francofonte, visit Oxena Falls, then Colonne di San Basilio, then Lago Biviere di Lentini, then Anaktoron, then Riserva Naturale Orientata Pantalica Valle dell'Anapo e Torrente Cava Grande, and drive back — about 86 km by road in all.