Special initiatives, special openings, guided tours, shows and concerts: the five municipalities of GAL TERRA BAROCCA are celebrating the Sicilian Baroque with a three-day long event, May 5-7. Here is the detailed program of “Baroque Heritage” for the tourist destination Enjoy Barocco.
Discover Sicilian Baroque
A weekend of culture and wonder
From May 5-7, immerse yourself in the timeless beauty of Sicilian Baroque with “Barocco Heritage – words, forms, perspectives.” This extraordinary event, promoted by Enjoy Barocco, will transform the weekend into an unforgettable experience, celebrating the World Heritage monuments of the five LAG Terra Barocca municipalities: Ragusa, Modica, Scicli, Ispica and Santa Croce Camerina.
A weekend of must-see events
Ragusa: theater and music under the stars
In Ragusa, the program is full of events that will make you discover the city from new perspectives. On May 5 and 6, don’t miss “The Narrating Stones,” a series of theatricalizations that will enliven Piazza San Giovanni, the Churchyard of Santa Maria delle Scale and Piazza Duomo from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. Visit the Cathedral, Cathedral Museum, Garofalo Palace, Italy in Africa Museum and other iconic sites with special openings.
The evening of Friday, May 5, will conclude with “Light Concert” at Pola Square at 9:30 p.m., while on Saturday, May 6, at 8 p.m., the Cultural Mall will host “The Three Homelands of G.B. D’odierna,” an event between images, words and music.
Modica: open museums and nighttime discoveries
Modica invites you to explore its hidden treasures with free evening openings on May 5 and 6 from 9 p.m. to midnight. Visit the F.L. Belgiorno Civic Museum, the “Salvatore Quasimodo” Museum, and the “Tommaso Campailla” Museum of Medicine. Don’t miss the opportunity to participate in guided tours at the Ethnographic Museum of Folk Arts and Traditions.
Scicli: the magic of historic buildings
In Scicli, from May 5 to 7, you will be able to visit Inspector Montalbano ‘s Inspector Montalbano ‘s office, Quaestor Bonetti Alderighi’s room, Palazzo Spadaro and Santa Teresa Church from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. A unique experience will be the extraordinary opening of a wing usually closed to the public of Palazzo Mormina Penna.
Santa Croce Camerina: culture and nature
Santa Croce Camerina offers an immersion in the past with a free visit to the Camarinense Demological Museum from May 5 to 7, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 4 to 8 p.m. On Sunday, May 7, join the Archeo Trekking excursion : “Antica Trazzera” to explore the Biddemi Quarries, Iron Cave and Grassullo Catacombs. The hike leaves at 8:15 a.m. from the sports field parking lot.
Ispica: guided tours of art and history
Ispica invites you on Saturday, May 7, from 6 to 10 p.m., to a free guided tour to discover Palazzo Bruno di Belmonte, the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, the Vincenzo Sinatra Loggia, and other architectural treasures.
Union of science and outreach
The scientific program, curated by experts and academics, will enrich the mornings with lectures and meetings in Ragusa, Modica and Scicli. The University of Rome Tor Vergata, the Polytechnic University of Turin and the University of Catania are collaborating in the event.
Don’t miss “Baroque Heritage”
Mark your agenda for this unique weekend, an opportunity to discover the Sicilian Baroque, immersing yourself in a setting of culture, history and beauty. With events, guided tours, concerts and much more, “Baroque Heritage – words, forms, perspectives” is the must-attend event to experience the Hyblaean area in all its magnificence.
Concluding
Pack your bags and come discover the treasures of Sicilian Baroque! For more details about the program and how to participate, visit the official Enjoy Barocco website. Don’t miss this extraordinary event celebrating our history and culture!
