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The city of Sant'Agata

Location Sicily, Italy, Europe
$89.39
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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.
The city of Sant'Agata
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide

  • All entrance tickets to the sites

Meeting point
In front of the main entrance of the Cathedral
Return details
In front of the Roman amphitheater

  • 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
  • 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

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  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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    The city of Sant'Agata

    Location Sicily, Italy, Europe
    $89.39
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
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