Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #1 in Gela, Italy
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1.1 km
18 m
Experience Gela in Italy in a whole new way with our self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.
Individual Sights in GelaSight 1: Emporio Greco Arcaico
Bosco Littorio is a sandy area with dense vegetation on the Sicilian coast in the comune of Gela, containing the archaeological remains of the archaic emporium of Gela, which dates to the period between the 8th and 5th centuries BC.
Sight 2: Chiesa di San Francesco di Paola
The church of San Francesco di Paola is located next to its convent – orphanage, in Gela.
Sight 3: Teatro Eschilo
The Aeschylus Theatre, owned by the municipality, is the oldest in the town of Gela in Sicily. Of nineteenth-century origin, the current building is the result of the renovation carried out in the last decade on the structure already remodeled in the first half of the twentieth century. Permanently closed in 1981, the theatre reopened its doors on February 27, 2013.
Sight 4: Chiesa di Sant'Agostino
The church of Sant'Agostino is a place of worship in Gela, Italy. Built in 1439 with the adjoining convent, it is the oldest church in the city.
Sight 5: Cattedrale Maria Santissima Assunta in Cielo
The mother church of Gela or church of Santa Maria Assunta, derived from the primitive church of Santa Maria de' Platea, is an example of neoclassical that stands out in the historic center of the town on the gulf. The external façade is interesting, as is the interior, rich in works of art.
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