The Paths of Treasures 2021Five weekends to discover thirty treasures. From October 2nd to 31st, take part in guided tours to discover art and nature. A packed program to spend special moments among Catania's treasures. In words: places, walks, and experiences.
«Catania, there are stains, there are layers, the eyes of those men are undyed… And the Billini villa 'ntra the stati ccu lu passiggiu of all the ziti, you're sad, you're hungry, you're sick, you're sick, you're all clean […]»
Nino Martoglio, Sonnets, 1870-1921.
The Streets of Treasures 2021 in Catania
Le Vie dei Tesori, founded in 2006 as part of the University of Palermo's Bicentenary initiatives, is once again promoting its third edition in Catania this year. The event includes the safe opening of amphitheaters, gardens, churches, domes, and noble palaces. An unmissable opportunity to discover the city and its treasures. In fact, there are thirty luoghi Visitable from October 2nd to 31st on weekends. From the Bottega dei Fratelli Napoli to the Bottega di Cartura and the Anrì art atelier. Evocative places like the historic De Gaetani Pharmacy at Ursino Castle. And more: the Bonajuto Chapel, the Crypt of Sant'Euplio and the Bastion of the Infected. The City of Science, the Acireale Carnival Museum, and the magnificent Amenano and Petralia Caves.
Palazzo Scuderi – Libertini, Palazzo Biscari, and the Catania Historical Society. Places, but also walks. Commonwealth War Cemetery: The Garden of Remembrance, a stroll in the Valley of the Muses and a tour created specifically for the little ones. Bridge of the Saracens, trekking in Tracastagni and the Viae Magne in Viagrande, amidst lava and natural history. Places, walks, and ultimately experiences. Why not spend a day in an artist's workshop or explore the waterfront by sailboat along the Vie dei Tesori 2021? Discover a lava garden or take your first dive? See Acireale from above like you've never seen it before? This and much more is the program for getting to know, discover, and love Catania.
Info
Visits to the sites will be limited to groups depending on the size and characteristics of each site.
The venues will be open to visitors by reservation to stagger entry and avoid crowds.
To participate in the guided tours, simply purchase the coupon online. here or at the information points set up in each city.
All guided tours require reservations. For visits to sites without a guided tour, online reservations are recommended to avoid being denied entry and guaranteeing a spot. If slots are not full, visitors who have not booked will be allowed to enter until the slot is filled.
Masks are mandatory for all visitors over the age of 6, both indoors and outdoors.
Visitors must show their Green Pass to gain entry, without which they will be denied entry.
Visitors must not show any feverish symptoms. Their temperature may be measured; anyone above 37,5 degrees will be denied access.
