Chiesa di Sant'Agata la Vetere

First Cathedral of Catania

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 structur...

Dedicated to Agatha

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 ...

The most interesting church in Catania

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. Ver...

Nothing special, after all there are so many more beuatiful churches in Catania

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...

Церковь Святой Агаты ла Ветере

Эта церковь находится на одноименной площади. Считается, что первая церковь появилась здесь еще в III-ем веке, когда произошли трагические события с этой высокочтимой в Катании Святой, мощи которой вн...