Sant'Agata Journey: An Exploration between Faith, Reason, History, and Folklore
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Catania
Embark on a captivating journey through faith, reason, history, and folklore as you explore the martyrdom of Sant'Agata in Catania. Discover the intertwining of tradition and legend in one of the world's most significant religious holidays.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Basilica Cattedrale di Sant’Agata - Visit of the Cathedral and in particular of the Chapel of Sant’Agata
- Museo Diocesano Catania - Possibility to admire the silver fercolo on which the reliquary bust of Sant’Agata is carried in procession, some of the most precious furnishings and votive offerings dedicated to the Patron Saint and finally the magnificent terrace overlooking the city
- Basilica Collegiata - Inside this magnificent baroque church, you can admire closely one of the artistic candelore that the guilds of trade and the city districts have dedicated to Sant’Agata
- Santuario Sant’Agata al Carcere - Central place of the Agatine cult, the sanctuary preserves within it the Roman cell that tradition identifies with the prison of the Martyr
- Chiesa Sant’Agata la Vetere - One of the oldest churches in the city, it preserves inside the sarcophagus that tradition indicates as the first burial of Sant’Agata and a rich archaeological stratification linked to its martyrdom
- Chiesa San Biagio in Sant’Agata alla Fornace - The place traditionally considered as that of the last martyrdom of the Patron Saint, the furnace, which is linked to the patronage of Sant’Agata against all the dangers of fire, first of all those linked to the eruptions of Etna
What's Included
- All entrance tickets to the sites included
Additional Information
In the early February of 251, amid the final stages of the Decius’ persecution towards non-pagans, a young Christian maiden was martyred in Catania for refusing to offer sacrifices to the empire’s idols. An intricate scrutiny of Sant’Agata’s martyrdom amidst the remnants of the ancient roman Catania and the traces of the venues of the incident was conducted. It was an interplay of belief and logic, history and myth, custom and folklore that annually brings forth what is acclaimed as one of the most significant religious occasions worldwide.
Location
Piazza del Duomo
In front of the main entrance of the Cathedral
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Glennis_m
Sep 23, 2023
A fascinating experience - This is fascinating tour - and Matilde is a lovely guide who brought the topic to life with a wealth of cultural and artistic knowledge. If you want to explore the real heart and soul of Catania, this is the way to do it! We got access to special rooms, passageways, underground mummification chambers etc. not normally granted to tourists. I'm so glad I took this tour and had the pleasure to meet Matilde!
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