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Palagonia

Palagonia is a town in Catania district, Sicily, Italy of about 16,227 people. Within 50 km by road there are 80 places to visit: 32 forts & heritage, 20 churches and 5 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Palikè Rocchicella, Santuario di Santa Maria della Stella and Castello Barresi Branciforte.

37.3295° N, 14.7447° EPop. 16,227

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Within 30 km14 places
Within 50 km80
Must-see252
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Palagonia

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:27 pm

78 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 Palagonia
  2. Colonne di San Basilioheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Castello Barresi Branciforteheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Parco Archeologico di Occhiolàheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Castello di Mongialinoheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Palikè Rocchicellaheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Palagonia
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Palagonia?

Palikè Rocchicella (heritage site, about 5 km), Santuario di Santa Maria della Stella (attraction, about 10 km), Castello Barresi Branciforte (heritage site, about 10 km), Colonne di San Basilio (heritage site, about 12 km), Oxena Falls (waterfall, about 13 km), Parco Archeologico di Occhiolà (heritage site, about 19 km).

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

80 places on Spotwander: 32 forts & heritage, 20 churches, 5 wildlife, forests & gardens, 4 beaches & coast, 5 hill stations & viewpoints.

Which is the nearest fort to Palagonia?

Palikè Rocchicella, about 5 km by road; Castello Barresi Branciforte (10 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Palagonia?

Cattedrale di San Giuliano, about 29 km by road; Chiesa di Maria Santissima Assunta (33 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Palagonia?

Start in Palagonia, visit Colonne di San Basilio, then Castello Barresi Branciforte, then Parco Archeologico di Occhiolà, then Castello di Mongialino, then Palikè Rocchicella, and drive back — about 78 km by road in all.