Acropoli

Gela


Behind Gela's archaeological museum, you can see the scant remains of the city's ancient Greek acropolis. Adding little to the atmosphere are the belching chimneys of a nearby petrochemical plant.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Gela attractions

1. Museo Archeologico

0.08 MILES

This splendid archaeological museum offers insight into Gela's great artistic past. It contains artefacts from the city's ancient acropolis and is famed…

2. Greek Baths

1.69 MILES

Some 500m from the city walls, next to the hospital, are Sicily's only surviving Greek baths, which date from the 4th century BC.

3. Greek Fortifications of Capo Soprano

2.03 MILES

Built in 333 BC along Gela's western coastline at Capo Soprano by the tyrant of Syracuse, Timoleon, Gela's ancient Greek fortifications are remarkably…

4. Falconara Beach

12.09 MILES

Falconara's sandy beach stretches west of the Castello di Falconara.

5. Chiesa di San Francesco d'Assisi

18.42 MILES

Caltagirone has an extraordinary number of churches, almost 30 in the historic centre alone. Most are baroque, dating to the building boom of the early…

6. Giardino Pubblico

18.43 MILES

Next to the Museo della Ceramica, the Giardino Pubblico is a lovely place to see out the late afternoon, perhaps with an ice cream or a glass of something…

7. Museo della Ceramica

18.44 MILES

Down from the main historic centre, this museum is the place to learn about the Sicilian ceramics industry. Exhibits, which include Greek terracotta works…

8. Scalinata di Santa Maria del Monte

18.51 MILES

Caltagirone's most evocative sight is this monumental staircase, which rises from Piazza Municipio to Chiesa di Santa Maria del Monte. Built in the early…