Randazzo, Medieval settlement in Catania province, Sicily, Italy
Located at the northern foot of Mount Etna at 765 meters altitude, Randazzo spans across the Alcantara Valley with buildings constructed from black lava stone.
In 1210, King Frederick II of Hohenstaufen and Queen Constance found sanctuary in Randazzo while escaping from a plague outbreak in Palermo.
The population distribution reflects three distinct quarters: Greeks in San Nicola, Latins in Santa Maria, and Lombards in San Martino, each with their own churches.
The town provides direct access to Mount Etna expeditions and contains two railway stations connecting to major Sicilian destinations through Ferrovia Circumetnea.
The Santa Maria Assunta church features a complete black lava stone facade incorporating Catalan-Gothic architectural elements from medieval times.
Location: Metropolitan City of Catania
Elevation above the sea: 767 m
Shares border with: Adrano, Belpasso, Bronte, Castiglione di Sicilia, Floresta, Maletto, Nicolosi, Regalbuto, Roccella Valdemone, Sant'Alfio, Santa Domenica Vittoria, Tortorici, Zafferana Etnea, Biancavilla, Centuripe, Troina
Website: https://comune.randazzo.ct.it
GPS coordinates: 37.87736,14.95012
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:51
Mount Etna
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Etna Park
13.2 km
Monte Silvestri
20.5 km
Grotta del Gelo
8.7 km
Abbey of Saint Mary of Maniace
11.8 km
Ponte dei Saraceni
23.7 km
Lago Biviere
22.2 km
Forre laviche del Simeto
21 km
Mendolito
24.2 km
Catania Astrophysical Observatory
20.6 km
Saint Nicholas Church in Randazzo
391 m
Archaeological Civic Museum "Paolo Vagliasindi"
626 m
Lago Trearie
12.8 km
San Martino
597 m
Rocca Pizzicata
5 km
Santa Maria Assunta
204 m
Monument to Old Randazzo
425 m
Porta di San Martino
629 m
Castello Nelson
11.7 km
Municipio di Randazzo
331 m
Castello Svevo
639 m
Monastero di S. Giorgio
354 m
Porta Aragonese
279 m
Via degli Archi
377 m
Piazza Municipio
339 m
Castle of Cesarò
21.2 km
Scalinata dei Cappuccini
755 m
Casa e chiesa di via dell'Agonia
558 mReviews
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