Place to visit
Hermit of Santa Maria della Stella, Italy: what it is and when to go
Hermit of Santa Maria della Stella is a building in Pazzano, Italy (Contrada La Chiusa). Interests: Temples and Nature. The best time to visit is March to June and September to October. In June there are 14 h 40 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 20. It has articles in 5 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Italy: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Building in Pazzano, Italy · Temples, Nature
- Where
- Italy · 89040, Pazzano
- Best time
- March to June and September to October.
- Nearest airport
- CTA Catania, 165 km as the crow flies
- Opening hours
- Mo-Su 09:00-19:30
- Website
- facebook.com
- Coordinates
- 38.46826, 16.44906
What it is and where
Hermit of Santa Maria della Stella is a building in Pazzano, Italy (Contrada La Chiusa). It has articles in 5 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Italy: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
Una scalinata di 62 gradini conduce a una grotta luminosa con la statua della Madonna, legata a una leggenda locale. Vi si trovano affreschi sacri e un raro frammento bizantino del X-XI sec. con Santa Maria Egiziaca e il monaco Zosimo.
It is in Contrada La Chiusa, where this site lists 16 more places to see, 16 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 38.46826, 16.44906; the nearest main airport is Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA, Catania), 165 km as the crow flies. How to get around Italy (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the Temples and Nature places in Italy. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Hermit of Santa Maria della Stella is March to June and September to October.
- JanPossible9:36
- FebPossible10:34
- MarBest time11:42
- AprBest time13:01
- MayBest time14:05
- JunBest time14:40
- JulPossible14:26
- AugPossible13:30
- SepBest time12:14
- OctBest time10:58
- NovPossible9:52
- DecPossible9:20
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 40 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 20. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Temples | March to June and September to October | November to February and July to August |
| Nature | April to June and September to October | November to March and July to August |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Hermit of Santa Maria della Stella has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Italy in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Italy
To enter Italy there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Italy checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C, F and L · 230 V · 50 Hz (type L, with three pins in a row, needs an adapter); emergencies: 112.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Monte StellaMountain in Serre Calabresi, Locride, Calabria, Italy716 m
- Monte ConsolinoNature · Mountains1.7 km
- Castle of StiloCastle in Stilo, Italy2.0 km
- Cattolica di StiloChurch in Stilo, Italy2.1 km
- Monte MammicomitoMountain in Italy2.3 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Italy guide.
More in Italy: Temples
- St. Peter's Basilica: church in Vatican City
- Catania
- Sistine Chapel: chapel in the Apostolic Palace, Vatican City
- Pantheon, Rome: ancient Roman temple in Rome, Italy
- Milan Cathedral: cathedral church of Milan, Italy
- Florence Cathedral: 13th-century cathedral in Florence, Italy
Every Italy place under Temples, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Hermit of Santa Maria della Stella?
It is a building in Pazzano, Italy. It has articles in 5 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Italy: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Hermit of Santa Maria della Stella?
March to June and September to October. In June there are 14 h 40 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 20.
How do you get to Hermit of Santa Maria della Stella?
The nearest main airport is Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA), 165 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Italy is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Italy map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Monte Stella, Monte Consolino, Castle of Stilo. The rest is in the Italy guide.
Keep reading
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- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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