
The Scalinata di Santa Maria del Monte (Staircase of Ceramics) is a 142-step tiled stairway in Caltagirone; each riser is hand-painted with unique Sicilian ceramic motifs — ideal for pattern, detail and cultural shots. Visit at sunrise or blue hour for soft directional light and empty steps; evenings during festivals or the Christmas light display yield dramatic color. The stairs are public and free but steep and not wheelchair‑friendly; park on the town’s lower lots and approach on foot. Weekn

The Scalinata di Santa Maria del Monte (Staircase of Ceramics) is a 142-step tiled stairway in Caltagirone; each riser is hand-painted with unique Sicilian ceramic motifs — ideal for pattern, detail and cultural shots. Visit at sunrise or blue hour for soft directional light and empty steps; evenings during festivals or the Christmas light display yield dramatic color. The stairs are public and free but steep and not wheelchair‑friendly; park on the town’s lower lots and approach on foot. Weekn