The metropolitan cathedral of Sant'Agata is the
main catholic place of worship in Catania,
mother church of the archdiocese of the same name
subway and seat of the homonymous parish.
The cathedral is dedicated to the virgin and martyr
Sant'Agata, patron saint of the city of Catania and is
located in the historical center of the city in the side
south-east of Piazza del Duomo, in the Duomo district
of Catania or Terme Achilliane-Piano di San
Filippo.
In July 1926 Pope Pius XI elevated it to the
dignity of minor basilica.
The prospect is in three compositional style orders Corinthian, and attic completely in marble of Carrara.
The main wooden door consists of thirty two tiles, finely carved.
The dome, placed on the cruise, dates back to 1802 on project of Carmelo Battaglia and is equipped with columns and large windows that illuminate the interior.
The bell tower was built for the first one in 1387 to the left of the façade, set back about 7 meters from the facade and it was over 70 meters tall.
Present a pipe organ of character monumental in the central apse, behind of the high altar. The poet Mario Rapisardi has dedicated poetry Vespers in autumn at the cathedral bell of Catania.
Religious festivals:
The prospect is in three compositional style orders Corinthian, and attic completely in marble of Carrara.
The main wooden door consists of thirty two tiles, finely carved.
The dome, placed on the cruise, dates back to 1802 on project of Carmelo Battaglia and is equipped with columns and large windows that illuminate the interior.
The bell tower was built for the first one in 1387 to the left of the façade, set back about 7 meters from the facade and it was over 70 meters tall.
Present a pipe organ of character monumental in the central apse, behind of the high altar. The poet Mario Rapisardi has dedicated poetry Vespers in autumn at the cathedral bell of Catania.
Religious festivals:
- 3, 4, 5 February, Feast of St. Agatha.
- 17 August, Celebrations for the anniversary of the return of the remains from Constantinople.
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