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| Caltigirone, The Ceramic Institute | A Caltigirone Church | |
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| Carved Balconies | An old door | Joseph at the Scala di Santa Maria del Monte |
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| Each step is faced with a unique series of ceramic tiles | Daniela, Mary, Rosanne and Joseph | Fancy balcony carvings |
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| The permanent "prespe" in Caltigirone with a model of the steps | The Duomo in Caltigirone | |
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| Douglas, Joseph and Mauritzio (Maurice). He is a friend of Francesca's, speaks English and was a wonderful guide around town. | In the square | A view from the bridge joining the two mountaintops that make up the town |
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| Caltigirone, the man who gave the town its name | The Ceramic Museum | |
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| Detail of steps and bench | Balustrade in the gardens with ceramic accents | The Duomo, Caltigirone |