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The city of Sant’Agata
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2 to 3 Hours
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Offered in: English, Italian, French, Spanish
Overview
In the first days of February 251, during the last phase of the persecution of Decius against non-pagans, the story of the martyrdom of a young Christian girl arrested, tortured and killed for not wanting to sacrifice to the gods of the Empire took place in Catania .
A careful investigation into the martyrdom of Sant'Agata between the remains of ancient Roman Catania and the vestiges of the places where the events took place.
A journey between faith and reason, between history and legend, tradition and folklore that give life every year to what is considered one of the most important religious holidays in the world.
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In front of the Roman amphitheater
What To Expect
Visit of the Cathedral and in particular of the Chapel of Sant'Agata
20 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
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
45 Minutes • Admission Ticket Included
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
15 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
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
30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Included
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
45 Minutes • Admission Ticket Included
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
15 Minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Operated by Etna 'Ngeniousa
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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