Chiesa Sant'Agata la Vetere
Chiesa Sant'Agata la Vetere
4.5
8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
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Inside the church, guided tours will be offered. You will know the history of the building and the reason why this place is important for the worship Agatino. Among the many things you will be shown the remains of the first cathedral of Catania and the original sarcophagus where Agatha was placed after death. In addition, you will be taken to the crypt where St. Agatha underwent the trial and mart
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Strasbourg, France358 contributions
Jul 2024 • Family
One of the most interesting churches in town. It is located on the site of the martyrdom of the breasts of Saint Agatha. It also contains the first sarcophagus of the saint and her medieval reliquary, which was the subject of the procession, before the bust. For 2€ per person, a Guide will show you around the church and discover its basement, ancient catacombs. Thanks to Valeria our Guide for her kindness, advice and quite interesting visit. Probably one of the most authentic moments of our stay!
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Written August 5, 2024
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n.m.
9 contributions
Sept 2022 • Couples
The church is extremely beautiful and full of history. We were accompanied by a volunteer guide, well-read and nice- who gave us the key to many secrets not only of the church but also of Catania. Very recommended!!
Written September 30, 2022
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Denny A
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Feb 2018 • Couples
Nothing then a spectacular church. Another one dedicated to my beloved St. Agata. It was the first Cathedral of catania destroyed many times by earthquakes and eruptions. The highlight is the paint of Martirio di S.Agata. Under the church there is a crypt worthy to visit!
Written April 27, 2018
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Robert O
Rotterdam, The Netherlands5,838 contributions
Dec 2022
According to legend Agatha lived during the third century. At the church the prison room where she was kept and tortured can be seen. Agatha refused to denounce her faith and was consequently put to death. A tragic story that was told, retold and added to, through the ages.
Written January 13, 2023
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Dan Maarek
Tel Aviv, Israel16,033 contributions
Aug 2019
We passed by there while we were strolling in the streets of Catania (actually getting back to our parked car).
There are many more spectacular churches in Catania so I wouldn't recommend going there intentionally, unless of course I have missed something.
If you find or know what makes this church worth the detour so make it, otherwise, stop there on your way to a more interesting site.
There are many more spectacular churches in Catania so I wouldn't recommend going there intentionally, unless of course I have missed something.
If you find or know what makes this church worth the detour so make it, otherwise, stop there on your way to a more interesting site.
Written October 1, 2019
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Dear Sir/Madam,
You should had at least bothered to pay for the guided tour: what you deemed not "spectacular" enough or not "worth the detour" it is actually a church in Franciscan style rich with history... there is much more than what meets the eyes.
Before judging what you don't know, you should have acquired the knowledge.
Written October 2, 2019
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ANGELO V
Milan, Italy4,742 contributions
Apr 2023 • Solo
This was the original cathedral of Catania, from 380 AD to 1094 AD, when the current Cathedral was built. Volcano eruptions and earthquakes destroyed the church several times, and the current structure is Baroque.
It's a very simple and linear church. A beautiful wooden structure with the statue of Christ is visible in the church.
It's a very simple and linear church. A beautiful wooden structure with the statue of Christ is visible in the church.
Written April 28, 2023
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AlfLondon1
London, UK134 contributions
Apr 2018 • Business
We stayed in Catania for 5 days, and only spotted this beauty on the last day by chance. It is not well marketed, but when you enter it takes your breath away with some amazing architecture. For a small fees you can also go all the way to the top.
Written April 17, 2018
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E C
Merseyside, UK69 contributions
May 2016 • Friends
There are many churches in Catania and they are all worth looking at. Thus particular one has its own charm.
Written May 2, 2016
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Julie Peters
Sicily, Italy171 contributions
Sept 2015
Unfortunately only saw the outside as it was closed. The history of this Saint is amazing and there is another church where you can see the prison in which she was kept.
Written September 23, 2015
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Katie S
County Dublin, Ireland4 contributions
Aug 2015 • Couples
While the place is lovely, there was no air conditioning and my partner and I were far too hot to enjoy it. Also, while I understand covering up is respectful the woman at reception tossed two scarves at me with a very judgemental look. My partner was wearing the same length of shorts and tshirt and he did not have to wear anything extra, while I had to wear scarves damp with somebody else's sweat.
Written August 29, 2015
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Da bambino mio padre mi portò in questa chiesa mentre nella stessa vi erano dei lavori in corso e non era aperta al pubblico, ricordo benissimo che mio padre conosceva il parroco di allora che ci fece visitare ciò che era stato scoperto sotto il pavimento della chiesa: una notevole rete di cunicoli con tantissime nicchie nelle pareti dove erano state deposte moltissime salme di persone decedute probabilmente durante un terremoto. Mi ricordo benissimo che non tutti erano scheletri alcuni cadaveri conservavano ancora la pelle i capelli ed i vestiti. Come mai nella storia della chiesa non viene menzionato da nessuna parte questo fatto?
Written October 1, 2019
ciao vorrei sapere se hai pagato per entrare in chiesa o se l'ingresso era gratuito.grazie
Written October 5, 2016
Ho fatto un tour con la guida che prevedeva le tre chiese e il museo diocesano, il tutto per 4 euro. Lo consiglio.
Written August 16, 2017
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