| Grammichele | ||
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| State | Italy | |
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| Region | Sicily | |
| Territory | Calatino | |
| Altitude | 520 m a.s.l. | |
| Surface | 31.02 km² | |
| Inhabitants | 13.235 (2019) | |
| Name inhabitants | Grammichelesi | |
| Prefix tel | 39 0933 | |
| POSTAL CODE | 95042 | |
| Time zone | UTC 1 | |
| Patron | San Michele Arcangelo and Santa Caterina d'Alessandria | |
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Grammichele is a municipality of the Sicily, in the province of Catania.
To know
The city center has a particular hexagon shape. The city was born after the earthquake of 1693, replacing the ancient city Occhiolà. The two patrons of the city are San Michele Arcangelo and Saint Catherine of Alexandria martyr.
Geographical notes
Grammichele is a small village in the province of Catania, which is 13 km from Caltagirone and 68 from Catania. It stands at the foot of the Iblei mountains.
How to orient yourself
Grammichele: full screen map.Being a fairly small town, it is necessary to take into consideration the central square, which is located in the center, from which the various main roads branch off.
How to get
How to get around
Being a small to medium-sized town, it is possible to move both on foot and by bicycle.
By public transport
There are no public means of transport to move within the country.
What see
In addition to the religious architecture, Grammichele also has a large hexagonal square, unique in Italy together with that of Palmanova.
Grammichele has quite ancient architectures, few of which have been remodeled. Some of these are:
- city Hall.
- Cathedral of San Michele Arcangelo and Santa Caterina d'Alessandria.
- Church of the Immaculate Conception (in the center of the central square).
- Church of the Holy Spirit (near the square).
- Church of Sant'Anna.
- Occhiola - archaeological site of an ancient village destroyed by the earthquake of 1693.
Events and parties
- Pilgrimage to the Madonna del Piano.
September. Pilgrimage to the only church that survived the earthquake of 1693, where the Grammichelesi celebrate the feast of the "piano", accompanied by festivals, such as that of the sausage. - Patronal feast. In May. Celebration for San Michele and Santa Catarina.
September. Pilgrimage to the only church that survived the earthquake of 1693, where the Grammichelesi celebrate the feast of the "piano", accompanied by festivals, such as that of the sausage.What to do
Excursions can be made to the nearby grove and to the ancient abandoned village of Occhiola.
Shopping
Purchases mainly concern gastronomic products.
The typical local products in Grammichele are: wines, sausages, sweets, oils, but also pidoncini, cassatelle and ricotta.
In addition to this there are several butchers where you can buy takeaway sandwiches.
How to have fun
Night clubs
- Extravices.
- Havana pub.
- Piaciri.
Where to eat
Grammichele is quite famous for the cuisine of typical products, such as cassatelle, cannoli, ricotta and pidoncini.
Where stay
There are not many places to stay as the town is small, but there are some B & Bs and farmhouses.
Safety
It is a very quiet and safe village, where thefts are very rare, especially near the city center.
How to keep in touch
Around
Other projects
Wikipedia contains an entry concerning Grammichele
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