Church of Saint Camillo, Catania
Church of Saint Camillo was built in the 18th century. This church represents the Baroque architecture so common on Via Crociferi. There are some added elements of neoclassical style. You will see a staircase that leads directly to the church vestibule and then to an oval hall. The altars inside the church are adorned. The parapet wall is decorated with eighteenth century paintings and a delicate floral decoration. The building of the church is characterized by the elegant simplicity of its architecture and the decorative Baroque style.
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Church of Saint Camillo on Map
Sight Name: Church of Saint Camillo
Sight Location: Catania, Italy (See walking tours in Catania)
Sight Type: Religious
Sight Location: Catania, Italy (See walking tours in Catania)
Sight Type: Religious
Walking Tours in Catania, Italy
Create Your Own Walk in Catania
Creating your own self-guided walk in Catania is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Catania Introduction Walking Tour
The old Sicilian word "katane" is often translated as "harsh ground" or "sharp stones." Black lava from Mount Etna has swamped the area many times. Other disasters include earthquakes, invasions and wars.
The original village of Katane was occupied by Greek settlers in the eighth century BC. During the first Punic War, Catania became a Roman city. The Vandals... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.8 Km or 2.4 Miles
The original village of Katane was occupied by Greek settlers in the eighth century BC. During the first Punic War, Catania became a Roman city. The Vandals... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.8 Km or 2.4 Miles
Historical Churches Walking Tour
Just as many other Italian destinations, the Sicilian city of Catania is full of churches, especially in the historic center, where the presence of religious sites is particularly high! A good number of local churches date back centuries, and as such represent marvelous pieces of architecture, adding much character to the area. It is also commonplace to find inside most of them, be it a duomo,... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.6 Km or 1 Miles
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.6 Km or 1 Miles