Discover Viagrande
Discover everything there is to see and do in Viagrande. Don't miss the best events, interesting places and curiosities related to the area.
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Explore Viagrande
Ready to immerse yourself in the wonders and beauties of this city? Here's what you can explore.
Not to be missed in Viagrande
Choose what to do among the events scheduled in Viagrande. Do not miss the main social activities, the most important patronal festivals and all the festivals in the province of Catania.
Useful tips for your holidays in Viagrande
Follow our tips to better enjoy your holiday in Viagrande. Discover new places, experience the Sicilian typicality that tells the culture of a people rich in traditions.
Viagrande, the history of the Sicilian town in the province of Catania
Viagrande is a municipality in the province of Catania which develops at an altitude of 410 meters above sea level with about 9 inhabitants.
Why visit Viagrande
Viagrande is a charming municipality of Province of Catania, known for its natural landscapes and production of Sicilian wines high quality.
This city offers the opportunity to discover many of the ancient Sicilian traditions and to admire the splendid historic buildings that make up its historic center. The Viagrande area is ideal for carrying out numerous activities suitable for the whole family, capable of entertaining and fascinating everyone with its history and its territory.
What to do in Viagrande
Viagrande it is an ideal destination for holidays at any time of the year. During the summer, you can enjoy a mild climate, while in winter,Etna is covered in snow, becoming a perfect place for fans of winter sports.
Il historic center of Viagrande it is full of fascinating monuments, including splendid churches and ancient noble palaces. The Viagrande countryside is home to vines from which exceptional wines are produced, which accompany the typical specialties of local gastronomy. Among the attractions not to be missed are the Church of Santa Caterina d'Alessandria, a notable example of religious architecture.
Folklore, museums and theme parks enrich the tourist experience offered by Viagrande, a city rich in myths and legends.
How to get around in Viagrande
To move within the city of Viagrande it is advisable to have a means of transport. The territory of Viagrande extends up to the spur of Etna, a fairly large space that requires a vehicle to be able to visit it in its entirety.
To move around the historic center of Viagrande, however, a simple walk is enough.
How to get to Viagrande
Getting to Viagrande is quite simple, both for those traveling from the Catania area and for those traveling from the rest of Sicily. Viagrande is well served by the Provincial Roads 8ii-iv, 43 and 79, which allow you to reach it both by your own means and by buses of the Sicilian bus lines.
For those who choose the train, the closest train station is Acireale, about 9 km from Viagrande.
Who travels By plane can land at Catania's Fontanarossa Airport, about 25 km away but well connected to Viagrande by direct bus or by rented car.
Useful numbers
Common
095 7923111
Tourist Info
095 7890753
Municipal police
095 7894220
Emergency medical Service
095 7894103
Quick Links
Municipality site
www.comune.viagrande.ct.it
