Catania: the Baroque revival
Catania like the Phoenix rising from the ashes, following the devastating earthquake that destroyed the city in 1693, has been able to reinvent itself by taking on the appearance of the Baroque city that we still see today. Large urban spaces and grandiose architectural forms are the predominant aspects of this reconstruction. Starting from the inevitable Cathedral of Sant'Agata, we will then climb up to the dome of the Badia di Sant'Agata from which you can embrace the whole city with your eyes, then we will walk in Via Etnea to discover the legends that are hidden here up to the culmination of the Baroque splendor guarded by Via Crociferi.
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Catania: the Baroque revival
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The religious heart of the city, the Cathedral sums up all the history, from the monumental Norman structures to the spectacular Baroque innovations. Inside, particular attention will be devoted to the Chapel of Sant'Agata and the tomb of Vincenzo Bellini
Chiesa della Badia di Sant'Agata
Without doubt the most representative of the many architectures that in Catania are linked to the figure of Giovan Battista Vaccarini. Here he applies in the purest and most perfect forms the models of the great Roman architecture, in particular those of Borromini, which he nourished during his stay in 1734-35, reconciling them with the local late Baroque tradition. Recently the path that allows you to admire the great choir of the nuns and the extraordinary panorama from the dome through a comfortable lift.
Piazza Universita
Stage in one of the most beautiful squares of Via Etnea, Piazza Università takes its name from the University Building rebuilt here after the earthquake of 1693. The square houses four bronze candelabra, each representative of ancient Catanese legends that we will discover together!
Inclusions
- All entrance tickets
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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You will make your own way to the meeting points
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- Right under the elephant!
