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SUMMARY:A Sua immagine
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday 16th May at 4.00 p.m.\, with a repeat on Sunday morning\, “A Sua Immagine” — broadcast on Rai 1 — will air a special dedicated to the church of Badia di Sant’Agata\, the church of Santa Maria dell’Aiuto\, and the Casa di Loreto.  \nMonsignor Dario Viganò will also be present during the filming. \n 
URL:https://www.pulcherrimacatania.it/en/event/a-sua-immagine/
LOCATION:Chiesa della Badia di Sant’Agata\, Chiesa della Badia di Sant'Agata\, Catania\, Italia\, 95131\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Badia di Sant'Agata,The Church of Santa Maria dell’Aiuto and the House of Loreto
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ORGANIZER;CN="Chiesa della Badia di Sant%E2%80%99Agata":MAILTO:chiesabadia@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260320T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260730T170000
DTSTAMP:20260318T140254Z
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SUMMARY:Hypogeum of Saint Rita
DESCRIPTION:Beneath the church of Santa Rita in Sant’Agostino lies a hypogeum with seven burial chambers\, evidence of a layered history spanning centuries\, including “more recent” episodes linked to World War II. \n \nAs part of the Pulcherrima project\, restoration and redevelopment works are currently underway\, with the aim of completing the necessary interventions and making these spaces safe and accessible to the public as soon as possible.
URL:https://www.pulcherrimacatania.it/en/event/hypogeum-of-saint-rita/
LOCATION:Chiesa di Santa Rita in Sant’Agostino\, Chiesa di Santa Rita in Sant'Agostino\, Catania\, CT\, 95131\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Church of Saint Rita
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260203T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260203T220000
DTSTAMP:20260318T144407Z
CREATED:20260318T144407Z
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SUMMARY:The Fireworks on 3rd February from the Badia Terrace
DESCRIPTION:On 3rd February\, during the Feast of Saint Agatha\, the Badia offers a truly special viewpoint: the traditional fireworks display seen from above\, from its terrace in the heart of the historic centre. \n \nTo take part\, advance booking is required. Tickets can be purchased at the church during opening hours\, where visitors will also receive all the information needed for access and for enjoying the experience in an orderly and safe way. \nPrice: €15. \nWe recommend booking in advance\, as places are limited and the evening of 3rd February is one of the most eagerly awaited moments of the celebrations. \n—————————-\n@cover photo by Salvo Santangelo Photographer
URL:https://www.pulcherrimacatania.it/en/event/the-fireworks-on-3rd-february-from-the-badia-terrace/
LOCATION:Chiesa della Badia di Sant’Agata\, Chiesa della Badia di Sant'Agata\, Catania\, Italia\, 95131\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Badia di Sant'Agata
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ORGANIZER;CN="Chiesa della Badia di Sant%E2%80%99Agata":MAILTO:chiesabadia@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260202T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260207T190000
DTSTAMP:20260318T143241Z
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SUMMARY:Precious Sicilian Filigree: an art exhibition at the Badia di Sant’Agata
DESCRIPTION:From February 2nd to 7th\, 2026\, the Church of the Badia di Sant’Agata will host the art exhibition “The Sacred in the Transparency of Precious Sicilian Filigree” by Master Tanino Golino. On display are works created using an original technique: dried prickly pear pads\, carefully worked to produce textures\, transparency\, and filigree-like effects\, with subjects inspired by the sacred and by traditional religious iconography. \n \nLocated in the heart of the historic centre\, the Badia is one of the most recognizable sites along the Pulcherrima route: an ideal setting for an exhibition that brings together artisan expertise\, natural materials\, and religious imagery. \nFrom February 2nd to 7th\, the exhibition will be open every day from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm. \nVisitors will also have the opportunity to meet the artist\, who will be present on Monday\, February 2nd\, and Saturday\, February 7th\, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm.
URL:https://www.pulcherrimacatania.it/en/event/precious-sicilian-filigree-an-art-exhibition-at-the-badia-di-santagata/
LOCATION:Chiesa della Badia di Sant’Agata\, Chiesa della Badia di Sant'Agata\, Catania\, Italia\, 95131\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Badia di Sant'Agata
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ORGANIZER;CN="Chiesa della Badia di Sant%E2%80%99Agata":MAILTO:chiesabadia@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260116T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260510T200000
DTSTAMP:20260326T094327Z
CREATED:20260318T163543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T094327Z
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SUMMARY:Claude Monet – The Immersive Experience
DESCRIPTION:At the Church of San Giuseppe al Duomo (Via Vittorio Emanuele II\, 216)\, “Claude Monet and the Impressionists – The Immersive Experience” arrives\, a digital art exhibition that\, after its debut in Italy in 2025\, also brings to Catania an immersive journey into the Impressionist world. \n \nThe experience is designed for all ages and offers a 360° journey: over 300 of Monet’s works are reinterpreted through 4K projections and high-definition mapping\, featuring moving images\, sounds\, and settings that transform the paintings into an immersive narrative. The tour includes areas dedicated to interactive exploration and\, in some sections\, may also include a VR space to experience the sensation of “stepping into” the paintings. \nTickets available for purchase online: https://spettacoli24.it
URL:https://www.pulcherrimacatania.it/en/event/claude-monet-the-immersive-experience/
LOCATION:Chiesa di San Giuseppe al Duomo\, Chiesa di San Giuseppe al Duomo\, Catania\, CT\, 95100\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Church of St Joseph at the Cathedral
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alta Classe Lab":MAILTO:info@altaclasselab.it
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260103T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260103T170000
DTSTAMP:20260103T105544Z
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SUMMARY:A Journey through the Nativity Scenes of Caltagirone
DESCRIPTION:Registrations are now officially open for the evocative “A Journey through the Nativity Scenes of Caltagirone”\, taking place on Saturday 3rd January 2026.\nThe itinerary will offer the opportunity to admire a rich collection of nativity scenes created in a variety of materials and styles\, reflecting the many local traditions. \n \nParticipants will also be able to enjoy a unique experience through ceramics workshops\, discovering at first hand one of the city’s most distinctive artistic traditions. \nThe day will also include participation in Holy Mass at Caltagirone Cathedral.
URL:https://www.pulcherrimacatania.it/en/event/a-journey-through-the-nativity-scenes-of-caltagirone/
LOCATION:Chiesa di Santa Maria dell’Aiuto\, Santuario di Santa Maria dell'Aiuto\, Catania\, CT\, 95121\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Church of Saint Rita,The Church of Santa Maria dell’Aiuto and the House of Loreto
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ORGANIZER;CN="Chiesa Santa Maria dell'Aiuto":MAILTO:parrocchia.s.m.aiuto@alice.it
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251212T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251212T210000
DTSTAMP:20260318T153037Z
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SUMMARY:A Nuvena: Christmas Concert
DESCRIPTION:On Friday 12th December 2025 at 8.00 pm\, the Baroque Church of the Holy Trinity will open its doors to “A Nuvena”\, a musical event accompanying Catania on its journey towards Christmas through art\, tradition\, and spirituality. \nThe evening will feature the Orchestra della Camerata Strumentale Siciliana and the Coro Camerata Polifonica Siciliana\, conducted by Maestro Giovanni Ferrauto. The programme offers a rich selection of Christmas-inspired music\, designed to enhance the church’s acoustics and its unique atmosphere. \n \nThe event forms part of the project “Palcoscenico Catania. La bellezza senza confini 2025”\, promoted by the Municipality of Catania and funded by the National Fund for Live Performance of the Directorate-General for Live Performance of the Ministry of Culture\, with the support of the Sicilian Region – Department of Tourism\, Sport and Entertainment. \nAdmission is free until all seats are taken: an opportunity to experience the Church of the Holy Trinity not only as a place of worship\, but also as a space for music and shared cultural experience in the heart of Catania’s Baroque heritage.
URL:https://www.pulcherrimacatania.it/en/event/a-nuvena-christmas-concert/
LOCATION:Chiesa della Santissima Trinità\, Chiesa della Santissima Trinità\, Catania\, CT\, 95100\, Italy
CATEGORIES:The Church of Holy Trinity
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ORGANIZER;CN="Orchestra della Camerata Strumentale Siciliana":MAILTO:info@cameratastrumentalesiciliana.it
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251210T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251210T213000
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SUMMARY:Reopening House of Loreto
DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday 10th December\, on the occasion of the commemoration of the Translation\, the ceremony for the reopening of the Holy House of Loreto will take place\, following the completion of the restoration work carried out after the 2024 fire. \nAt 6.30 pm\, the Pontifical Mass will be celebrated by His Excellency Archbishop Luigi Renna. \n \nThe Church of Santa Maria dell’Aiuto\, together with the House of Loreto\, is included in the Pulcherrima cultural itinerary\, offering both worshippers and visitors the opportunity to admire two places of great significance for the religious life of the city of Catania.
URL:https://www.pulcherrimacatania.it/en/event/reopening-house-of-loreto/
LOCATION:Chiesa di Santa Maria dell’Aiuto\, Santuario di Santa Maria dell'Aiuto\, Catania\, CT\, 95121\, Italy
CATEGORIES:The Church of Santa Maria dell’Aiuto and the House of Loreto
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ORGANIZER;CN="Chiesa Santa Maria dell'Aiuto":MAILTO:parrocchia.s.m.aiuto@alice.it
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251129T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260111T200000
DTSTAMP:20260318T162123Z
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SUMMARY:Klimt’s World
DESCRIPTION:“Klimt’s World” is an immersive experience that takes visitors on a sensory and visual journey into the creative universe of Gustav Klimt\, one of the leading figures of the Vienna Secession. Entirely virtual and multimedia-based\, the exhibition brings together art\, technology\, and storytelling to offer a fresh perspective on the artist’s work and on the historical and cultural context in which it was created. \nThrough 360° immersive projections\,\,  interactive installations\,\,  digital animations\, and 3D virtual environments\, visitors will be able to explore some of Klimt’s most iconic works – including The Kiss\,  Judith I\,  and The Tree of Life – while also stepping into the places\, salons\, and studios of the period in which he lived and worked. \n \nTickets can be purchased online: https://www.ticketone.it/event/il-mondo-di-klimt-chiesa-di-san-giuseppe-al-duomo-20349450/   \n  \nOpening Hours: \nMon-Fri: 9.00 – 13.00 / 15.00 – 20.00 \n(last admission at 12.00 pm and 7.00 pm) \nSat-Sun: 10.00 – 21.00 \n(last admission at 8.00 pm)
URL:https://www.pulcherrimacatania.it/en/event/klimts-world/
LOCATION:Chiesa di San Giuseppe al Duomo\, Chiesa di San Giuseppe al Duomo\, Catania\, CT\, 95100\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Church of St Joseph at the Cathedral
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alta Classe Lab":MAILTO:info@altaclasselab.it
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251028T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251028T190000
DTSTAMP:20251028T170044Z
CREATED:20251028T170044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T170044Z
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SUMMARY:Inauguration of the Pulcherrima Itinerary
DESCRIPTION:On Tuesday 28th October\, following the solemn celebration in honour of Saint Jude Thaddeus the Apostle at the Badia di Sant’Agata\, the Pulcherrima cultural itinerary was officially inaugurated. \nIn the presence of His Excellency Archbishop Luigi Renna\, Archbishop of Catania\, and many members of the faithful\, Father Massimiliano Parisi\, Rector of the Badia\, formally presented Pulcherrima: a project that brings together history\, art\, and faith\, offering visitors a more engaging experience. \nThanks to the new visitor experience provided through a web app\, featuring a multilingual audio guide with written and multimedia content\, it is now even easier and more rewarding to discover the five Baroque churches included in the route: \n \n\nBadia di S. Agata;\nChurch of the Holy Trinity;\nChurch of Saint Augustine (Saint Rita);\nChurch of Santa Maria dell’Aiuto and the Casa di Loreto;\nChurch of San Giuseppe al Duomo.\n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				The Church of Abbey of Saint Agatha\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				The Church of Holy Trinity\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				The Church of Santa Maria dell’Aiuto and the House of Loreto\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				Church of Saint Rita\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				Church of St Joseph at the Cathedral
URL:https://www.pulcherrimacatania.it/en/event/inauguration-of-the-pulcherrima-itinerary/
LOCATION:Chiesa della Badia di Sant’Agata\, Chiesa della Badia di Sant'Agata\, Catania\, Italia\, 95131\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Badia di Sant'Agata,Church of Saint Rita,Church of St Joseph at the Cathedral,The Church of Holy Trinity,The Church of Santa Maria dell’Aiuto and the House of Loreto
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ORGANIZER;CN="Chiesa della Badia di Sant%E2%80%99Agata":MAILTO:chiesabadia@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250411T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250907T200000
DTSTAMP:20260318T162802Z
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SUMMARY:Van Gogh – The Immersive Experience
DESCRIPTION:From April 11 to September 7 2025\, the Church of San Giuseppe al Duomo in Catania will host a journey that combines technology and creativity\, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the world of the famous Dutch artist. \nThe exhibition offers a unique experience: through 3D projections\, video mapping\, virtual reality\, and educational rooms\, participants will be able to explore the works and life of Van Gogh in a completely new way. Every detail\, from the intense colors to the landscapes\, is transformed into a visual journey that brings the visitor closer to the beating heart of his art. \n \nThe event represents a significant opportunity to rediscover the cultural vitality of the city and enhance sites of great historical and architectural value in the heart of Catania.
URL:https://www.pulcherrimacatania.it/en/event/van-gogh-the-immersive-experience/
LOCATION:Chiesa di San Giuseppe al Duomo\, Chiesa di San Giuseppe al Duomo\, Catania\, CT\, 95100\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Church of St Joseph at the Cathedral
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alta Classe Lab":MAILTO:info@altaclasselab.it
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230325T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230326T180000
DTSTAMP:20260318T151839Z
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SUMMARY:FAI Spring Days: the Church of the SS. Trinità
DESCRIPTION:The Church of the SS. Trinità in Catania is a historic building overlooking Via Vittorio Emanuele II\, in the heart of the city centre. It forms part of the system of Late Baroque architecture recognised by UNESCO within the Val di Noto area and represents a significant element of the local cultural heritage. \nOn the occasion of the FAI Spring Days\, the church will open its doors on Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th March 2023\, offering visitors the opportunity to discover its history\, architectural details\, and some of the features that make this place distinctive. \n \nThe FAI Spring Days are an initiative of the Fondo per l’Ambiente Italiano (FAI)\, a non-profit foundation committed to the protection and enhancement of Italy’s historical\, artistic\, and natural heritage. The event aims to make places that are usually closed to the public\, or rarely visited\, accessible for an entire weekend\, often with free admission\, encouraging broader and more mindful engagement with cultural heritage.
URL:https://www.pulcherrimacatania.it/en/event/fai-spring-days-the-church-of-the-ss-trinita/
LOCATION:Chiesa della Santissima Trinità\, Chiesa della Santissima Trinità\, Catania\, CT\, 95100\, Italy
CATEGORIES:The Church of Holy Trinity
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