The amazing Caltagirone ceramics!

The Staircase of Santa Maria del Monte (in Sicilian A Scala dâ Matrìci) was built in 1606 in order to connect the ancient part of Caltagirone to the new city built in the upper part. The staircase, over 130 meters long, is flanked by buildings with balconies and is today one of the identifying monuments of the city, to the point of being its emblem outside. It's well decorated by incredible beautiful ceramics panels and I suggest you to go up, step by step!

The Museum of Contemporary Ceramics is located in the 18th-century Palazzo Reburdone, at the foot of the Staircase of Santa Maria del Monte, in the heart of the historic center of Caltagirone. Through an interesting collaboration relationship with the private sector, it was possible for the Municipality of Caltagirone to establish an important exhibition of Caltagirone, made of Sicilian and national ceramics, starting from the historic editions of the Biennial of Ceramics (since 1970s), but also thanks for purchases and donations. The Museum thus testifies and let people know the research in the ceramic field, from tradition to innovation, from the design side to unique pieces of art. Although the main part of the exhibition remains permanently on display, the collections often change and themed exhibitions are organized, following the various declinations of the versatile and articulated world of ceramic craftsmanship. The Museum occupies the second floor of the Reburdone Palace, a noble baroque palace.