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Diocesan Museum
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The Diocesan Museum, which is located in the east wing of the Seminary of the Clerics, right next to the Cathedral, houses the collection of liturgical furnishings from the Diocese of Catania.
The Diocesan Museum is located in the east ala of the Clerics’ seminary next to the Cathedral, preserves Diocese of Catania’s collection of liturgical furnishings.
By type, furniture and objects are stored inside dating from several historical periods ranging from 1300 onwards.
It’s divided into two sections, the first, which extends from the second floor and the chapel, it exhibits the furnishings of the Cathedral before and after the 1693’s earthquake, with particular attention to those are dedicated to the city’ Saint, the second one is dedicated to furniture and relics were donated to the museum from other dioceses.
Among the pieces historically significant are: the sword relic of King Ludwig II of Aragon, who died in 1355, a rare example of ancient gold production from Catania, a slab of the 14th century, attributed to the Master of Miletus and the silver fercolo that during the feast of St. Agatha carries for the city the saint’s image.
We suggest you to not miss the view from the terraces, where you can see the baroque city, and the stop at the Museum Cafe, a charming place where to refreshment during or after the visit.
INFO
Piazza San Francesco d'Assisi, 3
95124 Catania
Telephone:
095 281635
info@museodiocesanocatania.com