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.
Highlights
From 2 hours to 3 hours
Offered in English & Italian
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 2 hours to 3 hours
Offered in English & Italian
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
All entrance tickets to the sites
Meeting Points
Departure
Piazza Sant'Agata la Vetere
In front of the Church
Return
Piazza del Duomo
Important Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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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.
Highlights
From 2 hours to 3 hours
Offered in English & Italian
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 2 hours to 3 hours
Offered in English & Italian
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
All entrance tickets to the sites
Meeting Points
Departure
Piazza Sant'Agata la Vetere
In front of the Church
Return
Piazza del Duomo
Itinerary
1
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
2
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
3
Chiesa di 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
15 minutes
4
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
5
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
6
Basilica Cattedrale di Sant'Agata
Visit of the Cathedral and in particular of the Chapel of Sant'Agata
