INTRA Fest opens its doors on Thursday 27 July with the first of many initiatives of a large multifaceted and itinerant event whose primary objective is the need to welcome back the many people from San Cataldo and young people who have sought fortunes in other cities; and who feel the strong call of their land and roots. Together with our fellow citizens, San Cataldo is preparing to present itself to patrons and tourists who want to know its history, culture, its monuments and the architecture of the city.
On July 27th at 8:00 we will meet in Piazza Risorgimento where, accompanied by Professor and Historian Luigi Bonta, we will visit various points of historical interest in our city:
- Via San Nicola,
- Church of Purgatory,
- Church of the Rosary,
- Palazzo Galletti (exterior),
- Church of Mercede,
- Via Rota
- Via Cannoli,
- Garibaldi Street,
- House of the Ursulines,
- clock staircase,
- Church of the Chain,
- Calvary,
- Furka.
It will be important to book your personal participation by sending a message via our social channels (Facebook and Istagram), the reservation will allow us to take care of the logistics and is a welcome collaboration, while those who fail to confirm participation will not be excluded in any way and will still be able to participate in the activities.
The totally free guided tour, organized and promoted by the Municipal Department of Culture, will allow visitors to discover the monumental beauties and learn about their history, starting a journey that will continue with other stages that we will communicate in subsequent posts.
San Cataldo Arancina's Festival in the splendid and monumental Piazza Calvario. La Sagra is dedicated to the excellent gastronomic product of the country in the classic version and with spaghetti.
From Friday 12 to Tuesday 16 October 2018 the traditional San Cataldo October Fair will be set up based on culture and tradition, fun and aggregation.
October 25 at the Municipality, presentation of the San Cataldo Cuore Nostro Project. On this occasion will be presented the app with the map of the defibrillators
Thursday 6 December, at 6.30 pm, a press conference will be held at the Municipality of San Cataldo to present the ambitious project: Vassallaggi and the recovery of the ancient fish shop.
Now in its 6th edition, the Christmas Concert of the Sinfonie association is confirmed as one of the most anticipated and attended musical events in the province.
From 16 to 24 December traditional novenas. Visits to the artistic nativity scene created by the Giuseppe and Salvatore Falzone families.
One of the largest nativity scenes in Sicily. An itinerary to relive the emotions of life in the sulfur mines and rediscover the city and the ancient traditions.
The feast of Sant'Antonio Abate is one of the most heartfelt of the faithful and this year the solemnity will be celebrated in San Cataldo in the church of the Sant'Antonio district (al Carmelo).
Press conference for the presentation of the ItinerArt project - Conoscere San Cataldo. 10.30 am Palazzo Comunale.
Preparations are underway for the organization of Holy Week in San Cataldo, from 15th to 21st April, popular culture, devotion, tradition and folklore.
An important perspective that puts into practice a skilful urban regeneration project