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Exclusive visit at 11:00 - Easter in Piana degli Albanesi

Sun, 09 Apr

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Info point c/o Odigitria Sanctuary

An exclusive tour with limited availability to discover Piana degli Albanesi, its culture and flavours.

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Exclusive visit at 11:00 - Easter in Piana degli Albanesi
Exclusive visit at 11:00 - Easter in Piana degli Albanesi

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09 Apr 2023, 11:00 – 12:00

Info point c/o Odigitria Sanctuary, Piazza Vittorio Emanuele, 90037 Piana degli Albanesi PA, Italy

about

🇬🇧 On the occasion of Holy Week in Piana degli Albanesi, this exclusive event with limited places was created. The meeting point is in Piazza Vittorio Emanuele in front of the Sanctuary of Maria SS. Hodegetria and the private tour will start at 11.00 and will last approximately 60 minutes. With this tour you will visit the Museum of the Collegio di Maria behind closed doors, which better than any other place represents the unique cultural identity of Piana degli Albanesi. This Museum is not open to the public and is only open on the occasion of visits by authorities. The Museum of the Collegio di Maria houses the most precious collection of sacred vestments of the Byzantine rite, of Byzantine icons of the seventeenth century. and sacred art. The visit continues with the Sanctuary of Maria SS. Odigitria which was designed by Pietro Novelli and which represents the living testimony of Arbëreshe history. The visit ends with the Nicola Barbato Civic Museum where you can admire the traditional costumes of Piana degli Albanesi, the ostensive herbarium of the Nature Reserve and the historical section of the Portella della Ginestra massacre. At the end of the tour you can taste the famous cannoli of Piana degli Albanesi and admire the traditional parade of women wearing the Traditional Costume of Piana degli Albanesi.  Hurry up because only a few places are still available.

🇬🇧  On the occasion of Holy Week in Piana degli Albanesi, this exclusive event with limited places was created. The meeting point is in Piazza Vittorio Emanuele in front of the Sanctuary of Maria SS. Hodegetria and the private tour will start at 11.00 and will last approximately 60 minutes. With this tour you will visit the Museum of the Collegio di Maria behind closed doors, which better than any other place represents the unique cultural identity of Piana degli Albanesi. This Museum is not open to the public and is only open on the occasion of visits by authorities. The Museum of the Collegio di Maria houses the most precious collection of sacred vestments of the Byzantine rite, of Byzantine icons of the seventeenth century. and sacred art. The visit continues with the Sanctuary of Maria SS. Odigitria which was designed by Pietro Novelli and which represents the living testimony of Arbëreshe history. The visit ends with the Nicola Barbato Civic Museum where you can admire the traditional costumes of Piana degli Albanesi, the ostensive herbarium of the Nature Reserve and the historical section of the Portella della Ginestra massacre. At the end of the tour you can taste the famous cannolo of Piana degli Albanesi and admire the traditional parade of women wearing the Traditional Costume of Piana degli Albanesi. Hurry up as there are only a few places left.

tickets

  • Child aged 1-6 / Disabled*

    🇬🇧 Private access and tour of the Museum of the Collegio di Maria and the Sanctuary of Maria SS. Hodegetria. Access to the N. Barbato Civic Museum. Cannolo is NOT included. *Citizens with disabilities and their family member or companion 🇬🇧 Private access and tour of Museo Collegio di Maria and Sanctuary of Maria SS. Hodegetria. Access to the Civic Museum N. Barbato. Cannoli is NOT included. *Disabled citizens and their family member or accompanying person.

    €0.00
    Sale ended

  • Child aged 7-12 no cannoli

    🇬🇧 Private access and tour of the Museum of the Collegio di Maria and the Sanctuary of Maria SS. Hodegetria. Access to the N. Barbato Civic Museum. The cannoli is NOT included. 🇬🇧 Private access and tour of Museo Collegio di Maria and Sanctuary of Maria SS. Hodegetria. Access to the Civic Museum N. Barbato. Cannolo is NOT included.

    €2.90
    Sale ended

  • Child aged 7-12 + cannoli

    🇬🇧 Private access and tour of the Museum of the Collegio di Maria and the Sanctuary of Maria SS. Hodegetria. Access to the N. Barbato Civic Museum. The cannolo is included. 🇬🇧 Private access and tour of Museo Collegio di Maria and Sanctuary of Maria SS. Hodegetria. Access to the Civic Museum N. Barbato. Cannolo is included.

    €4.90
    Sale ended

  • Adult aged 13-65 no cannoli

    🇬🇧 Private access and tour of the Museum of the Collegio di Maria and the Sanctuary of Maria SS. Hodegetria. Access to the N. Barbato Civic Museum. The cannoli is NOT included. 🇬🇧 Private access and tour of Museo Collegio di Maria and Sanctuary of Maria SS. Hodegetria. Access to the Civic Museum N. Barbato. Cannolo is NOT included.

    €10.90
    Sale ended

  • Adult aged 13-65 + cannoli

    🇬🇧 Private access and tour of the Museum of the Collegio di Maria and the Sanctuary of Maria SS. Hodegetria. Access to the N. Barbato Civic Museum. The cannolo is included. 🇬🇧 Private access and tour of Museo Collegio di Maria and Sanctuary of Maria SS. Hodegetria. Access to the Civic Museum N. Barbato. Cannolo is included.

    €12.90
    Sale ended

  • Seniors over 65 no cannoli

    🇬🇧 Private access and tour of the Museum of the Collegio di Maria and the Sanctuary of Maria SS. Hodegetria. Access to the N. Barbato Civic Museum. The cannoli is NOT included. 🇬🇧 Private access and tour of Museo Collegio di Maria and Sanctuary of Maria SS. Hodegetria. Access to the Civic Museum N. Barbato. Cannoli NOT included.

    €7.90
    Sale ended

  • Seniors over 65 + cannoli

    🇬🇧 Private access and tour of the Museum of the Collegio di Maria and the Sanctuary of Maria SS. Hodegetria. Access to the N. Barbato Civic Museum. The cannolo is included. 🇬🇧 Private access and tour of Museo Collegio di Maria and Sanctuary of Maria SS. Hodegetria. Access to the Civic Museum N. Barbato. Cannoli included.

    €9.90
    Sale ended

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