San Gregorio of Catania | ||
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State | Italy | |
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Region | Sicily | |
Territory | Catanese | |
Altitude | 321 m a.s.l. | |
Surface | 5.65 km² | |
Inhabitants | 11.778 (2018) | |
Name inhabitants | Sangregoresi | |
Prefix tel | 39 095 | |
POSTAL CODE | 95027 | |
Time zone | UTC 1 | |
Patron | St. Gregory the Great | |
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San Gregorio of Catania is a municipality of the Sicily.
To know
Geographical notes
San Gregorio di Catania has an area of 552 hectares. It rises in a hilly area, located at 321 m above sea level. Its territory borders with the municipalities of Aci Castello, Catania, San Giovanni la Punta, Tremestieri Etneo, Valverde.
When to go
The country is the classic holiday destination for many of the city's inhabitants. It is a hilly country and throughout the year the temperature is pleasant, especially in Spring and Autumn, probably the best time to visit the foothills of Etna.
How to orient yourself
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How to get
How to get around
What see
- 1 Church of San Filippo d'Argirò, Via Federico II di Svevia.
- 2 Immaculate Conception Church of the Most Holy Mary, Immaculate Square, ☎ 39 0957215865.
Events and parties
What to do
Shopping
The country does not offer much except the essential services for daily life. A few minutes by car, however, there are 2 very large shopping centers with dozens of shops, The Portals is Le Zagare.
How to have fun
Where to eat
Where stay
Safety
The town is quite quiet and enjoys the presence of a Carabinieri station in via Macello 23.
How to keep in touch
Around
San Gregorio is an excellent starting point for visiting Eastern Sicily also thanks to its proximity to the motorway junction.
In a few minutes by car you can reach:
- Catania
- L'Etna
- The sanctuary of Valverde
- Nicolosi
- The beaches of the Playa of Catania
- Acitrezza is Acicastello
Other projects
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