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PALERMO SICILIAN BAROQUE
3 h
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ITINERARY: Baroque monument in Palermo Oratories Santa Cita and San Domenico and Santa Caterina Church .
A high point in this tradition was reached in the baroque era by Giacomo Serpotta, in the oratories that he decorated in Palermo. Serpotta was a sculptor of genius who worked in stucco to produce a distinctive style of natural, richly decorated figure. He established a studio specialising in stucco work which, apart from the oratories, supplied decorations to some of the most important churches in Palermo.
Santa Caterina Church The interior of the church has a single central nave and an appealing series of marbles, inlays and sculptures embellish the walls. This church was part of a Domenican convent one of the most important of southern Italy.
During the tour we will taste the pastry made with the recipes of the cloistered nuns.
TRANSPORTATION: walking tour
MEETING LOCATION : specified by guide
DURATION : 4 hours
WHAT IS INCLUDED: a guided tour.
Start at Opera House square or at your hotel or at the pier of your cruise, proceed to the monumental Renaissance fountain Pretoria and the Baroque Quattro Canti square and visit of the baroque Santa Caterina Church. Proceed to Via Roma, along the walk pass through the open air old food market La Vucciria in order to reach the Oratories Santa Cita and San Domenico. Back to the starting point .
WHAT IS NON INCLUDED . admissions fees. Both Oratories entrance fees is € 6.00 Santa Caterina € 3.00 Meals and transportation
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A high point in this tradition was reached in the baroque era by Giacomo Serpotta, in the oratories that he decorated in Palermo. Serpotta was a sculptor of genius who worked in stucco to produce a distinctive style of natural, richly decorated figure. He established a studio specialising in stucco work which, apart from the oratories, supplied decorations to some of the most important churches in Palermo.
Santa Caterina Church The interior of the church has a single central nave and an appealing series of marbles, inlays and sculptures embellish the walls. This church was part of a Domenican convent one of the most important of southern Italy.
During the tour we will taste the pastry made with the recipes of the cloistered nuns.
TRANSPORTATION: walking tour
MEETING LOCATION : specified by guide
DURATION : 4 hours
WHAT IS INCLUDED: a guided tour.
Start at Opera House square or at your hotel or at the pier of your cruise, proceed to the monumental Renaissance fountain Pretoria and the Baroque Quattro Canti square and visit of the baroque Santa Caterina Church. Proceed to Via Roma, along the walk pass through the open air old food market La Vucciria in order to reach the Oratories Santa Cita and San Domenico. Back to the starting point .
WHAT IS NON INCLUDED . admissions fees. Both Oratories entrance fees is € 6.00 Santa Caterina € 3.00 Meals and transportation
Included
- Private tour
Not included
- Transportation to/from attractions
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Tourism
35%
Cultural
30%
Adrenaline
25%
Sport
20%
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