Discover San Pietro Clarenza
Discover everything there is to see and do in San Pietro Clarenza. Don't miss the best events, interesting places and curiosities related to the area.
Explore San Pietro Clarenza
Ready to immerse yourself in the wonders and beauties of this city? Here's what you can explore.
Not to be missed in San Pietro Clarenza
Choose what to do among the events scheduled in San Pietro Clarenza. Don't 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 San Pietro Clarenza
Follow our advice to make the most of your holiday in San Pietro Clarenza. Discover new places, experience the Sicilian typicality that tells the culture of a people rich in traditions.
History of San Pietro Clarenza: the Clarenza family and its origins
After the eruption of Etna in 1669, the city of San Pietro Clarenza was rebuilt thanks to the intervention of the Clarenza family, who brought the ancient medieval village back to light.
Why visit San Pietro Clarenza
The village of San Pietro Clarenza was, originally, a medieval village, which has been able to transform itself into an urban center rich in culture and charm. Although it was almost completely destroyed byeruption of Etna in 1669, San Pietro Clarenza has been reborn more beautiful than ever, showing itself today as one of the most interesting places to visit for those in holiday in Catania.
Historic places, beautiful green spaces and excellent food, these are just some of the things that will make you fall in love with San Pietro Clarenza, capable of giving you memories that will bind you to Sicily forever.
What to do in San Pietro Clarenza
If you like the historical aspect, San Pietro Clarenza will offer you several buildings to visit. Although very little remains of its medieval origins, we are certain that structures like the Mannino block , Mother Church of Santa Caterina may attract your curiosity.
For a romantic walk, or simply to enjoy the tranquility of the place, theOratory of Santa Maria delle Grazie it is the place that is right for you, above all thanks to the splendid gardens that surround it, looked after so well that they seem like the setting of a film.
Il historic center of San Pietro Clarenza it is often the location of various events, such as the Mostarda Festival, among the most acclaimed typical products of the area, where you can taste the Sicilian food and wine excellences and attend the scheduled shows.
How to get around San Pietro Clarenza
Il Old Town of San Pietro Clarenza is very simple to visit, as you can easily move around with a walk through its historic streets.
Moving towards the more peripheral places requires the use of a vehicle, so as to get there in the shortest possible time, although the Clarentin territory is not that vast.
How to get to San Pietro Clarenza
San Pietro Clarenza is just 10 km from historical center of Catania, being able to enjoy all the connections that serve the Etna capital to be reached.
In fact, you can arrive via the Catania Central Railway Station andCatania Fontanarossa Airport, and then get around by renting a car or using the bus routes Sicilian Transport Company AST.
If you are already in Sicily and traveling by car, you can get to San Pietro Clarenza by taking the Highway 121 , European Route 45, and then exit at the respective junctions in the direction of the Clarentin town. Any highway route leading to Catania it is still an interesting solution, given their close proximity.
Useful numbers
Common
095 6277111
Tourist Info
351 5910718
Municipal police
095 520704
Emergency medical Service
095 7502653
Quick Links
Municipality site
www.comunesanpietroclarenza.it
