Place to visit
Territorial Abbey and Sanctuary of Santa Maria di Polsi, Italy: what it is and when to go
Territorial Abbey and Sanctuary of Santa Maria di Polsi is a church building in San Luca, Italy. Interests: Temples. The best time to visit is March to June and September to October. In June there are 14 h 38 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 22. It has articles in 4 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
- Church building in San Luca, Italy · Temples
- Where
- Italy · Contrada Polsi, 89030, San Luca
- Best time
- March to June and September to October.
- Nearest airport
- CTA Catania, 111 km as the crow flies
- Website
- fondazionecorradoalvaro.it
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Coordinates
- 38.16488, 15.96066
What it is and where
Territorial Abbey and Sanctuary of Santa Maria di Polsi is a church building in San Luca, Italy. It has articles in 4 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Italy: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
A Polsi si venera una statua in pietra tufacea della Madonna, forse del XVI sec., e una lignea del 1751 donata dal principe Ruffo. Misteriosa è la Croce di ferro dalle forme uniche, legata alla leggenda del torello che diede origine al culto.
Its coordinates are 38.16488, 15.96066; the nearest main airport is Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA, Catania), 111 km as the crow flies. How to get around Italy (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
It is one of the Temples 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 Territorial Abbey and Sanctuary of Santa Maria di Polsi is March to June and September to October.
- JanPossible9:38
- FebPossible10:34
- MarBest time11:42
- AprBest time13:00
- MayBest time14:04
- JunBest time14:38
- JulPossible14:24
- AugPossible13:29
- SepBest time12:14
- OctBest time10:59
- NovPossible9:53
- DecPossible9:22
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 38 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 22. 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.
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
- MontaltoMountain in Italy; geonames ID = 25240773.6 km
- Rifugio Il BiancospinoMountains · Hiking5.7 km
- Aspromonte National ParkNational park6.1 km
- Diocesan Museum of Oppido MamertinaItalian diocesan museum14 km
- Ethnographic Museum "Anzel Bogasari-Merianoù"Museum18 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 Territorial Abbey and Sanctuary of Santa Maria di Polsi?
It is a church building in San Luca, Italy. It has articles in 4 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 Territorial Abbey and Sanctuary of Santa Maria di Polsi?
March to June and September to October. In June there are 14 h 38 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 22.
How do you get to Territorial Abbey and Sanctuary of Santa Maria di Polsi?
The nearest main airport is Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA), 111 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 Montalto, Rifugio Il Biancospino, Aspromonte National Park. The rest is in the Italy guide.
Keep reading
- Temples2345 places for temples in Italy, from St. Peter's Basilica to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: March to June and September to October. Each with its own season by
- ItalyBefore travelling to Italy: 6 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. For Spanish citizens, entry only takes an ID card (DNI).
- 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.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about Territorial Abbey and Sanctuary of Santa Maria di Polsi on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.