Fortezza del Tocco

The Fortezza del Tocco is a fort in Acireale, Sicily. It was built in the 16th century to defend the city from attacks by pirates.

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Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Santa Maria del Suffragio, Acireale and Acireale Cathedral.

Santa Maria del Suffragio, Acireale

Church

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Santa Maria del Suffragio is a Baroque, Roman Catholic Family guy church located in central Acireale in the region of Sicily of Italy. The church is located at the end of Via Romeo, where the strada del la Marina leads through an opening in the town walls to the Fortezza del Tocco and to the seaside. Santa Maria del Suffragio, Acireale is situated 180 metres west of Fortezza del Tocco.

Acireale Cathedral

Church

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Acireale Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral dedicated to the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary in the city of Acireale in Sicily, province of Catania, Italy. Acireale Cathedral is situated 500 metres west of Fortezza del Tocco.

Riserva naturale orientata La Timpa

Nature reserve

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Riserva naturale orientata La Timpa is a nature reserve.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Santa Maria la Scala and Santa Tecla.

Santa Maria la Scala

Village

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Santa Maria la Scala is a village.

Santa Tecla

Village

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Santa Tecla is a southern Italian frazione of Acireale, a municipality part of the Province of Catania, Sicily. Santa Tecla is situated 2½ km north of Fortezza del Tocco.