Here you can find answers to your questions
Which churches are included in the Pulcherrima Catania tour?
The Pulcherrima tour includes the churches of the Abbey of Sant’Agata, San Giuseppe al Duomo, Santa Rita in Sant’Agostino and the Church of the Holy Trinity and St. Mary of Help.
Is booking required?
No, individual visitors do not need to book in advance.
Are pets allowed in churches?
Generally speaking, you may enter the church with pets. When visiting the dome of the Abbey, you are advised to carry your pet in your arms. In the case of large dogs, we recommend checking with the staff on site to ensure the route is suitable for your pet.
In which churches can weddings be held?
Weddings can be held in churches that carry out parish activities. To check availability, please contact the church directly.
Is it possible to visit just one church?
The Pulcherrima tour was created to link together several churches in the city of Catania; therefore, tickets are not sold separately for individual churches.
How long is the admission ticket valid for?
The admission ticket is valid for 3 days from the date of issue.
La prenotazione è obbligatoria?
No, individual visitors do not need to book as visits are conducted using an audio guide. Booking is required for school groups, clubs or tour operators requiring a tour guide service.
How do I use the audio guide?
You can access the multimedia audio guide on your mobile phone by scanning the QR code available at the ticket office. As it is a web app rather than a native app, it does not take up any storage space on your device.
For the audio guide to work properly, you need a data connection or Wi-Fi. To promote accessibility to the museum, the audio guide is available in both audio and text formats.
Is it possible to book guided group tours with a tour guide?
Pulcherrima si appoggia alle guide turistiche abilitate della città di Catania per fornire i propri servizi di guida qualificata all’interno delle chiese coinvolte nel progetto. Per prenotare una visita di gruppo, inviare una mail a chiesabadia@gmail.com
Which sites are accessible to people with mobility impairments?
The churches that are accessible to people with mobility impairments are the Abbey of Sant’Agata, Santa Rita in Sant’Agostino and the Church of Santa Maria dell’Aiuto, including access to the Casa di Loreto.
Can Masses be booked for Italian or international groups?
For parish groups, pilgrimages or tourist groups accompanied by a priest, you can request a Mass by sending an email to cheisabadia@gmail.com or by calling 327/1352519
I am a company and would like to organise an exclusive event. Is this possible?
It is possible to hire the dome of the Abbey of Sant’Agata for private and exclusive events.
Please send an email to badia@diocesi.catania.it

