Caltagirone – the stairs to heaven in Sicily, Italy

Updated June 19, 2026 by europeexplored No Comments

The Scala di Santa Maria del Monte in Caltagirone is not merely a staircase. It is a work of art, a feat of engineering, and a symbol of the city’s identity all rolled into one. This monumental staircase, consisting of 142 steps, climbs the hillside from the Piazza del Municipio to the Church of Santa […]

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