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Guided tours through the history of Cattolica

Comune di Cattolica

Events may be subject to change, always contact organizers before going to the venue.

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The Museo della Regina, the Culture Department and the Cultural Services of the Municipality of Cattolica invite the local community and tourists on a journey through the history of the city starting from its foundation in 1271.

The appointment with history is back again this year, to discover Cattolica, its village and its origins.
Cattolica, enclosed within a few kilometres, has a long tradition and deep roots.

For this reason, the Museo della Regina is once again organising weekly events this summer, on Wednesday and Friday evenings, to take tourists and non-tourists alike on a surprising journey to discover the history and archaeology of the city and its seafaring traditions.

Qualified professional tourist guides will accompany participants to discover the historical centre, along the main points of interest of the ancient medieval and Renaissance town, identifying the historical, monumental and artistic heritage of the city:
the Museo della Regina, an ancient hospice for pilgrims and the S. Croce Oratory, the Church of S. Apollinare, the Rocca Malatestiana and the taverns and inns that sprung up along the Flaminian Way.
The excursus through the history of Cattolica will end in Via Cattaneo, along the ancient loggia, where it will be possible to visit the Paparoni Underground Gallery, the most interesting and complex architecture of the underground heritage of Cattolica.

GUIDED TOURS THROUGH THE HISTORY OF CATTOLICA, STARTING FROM THE QUEEN'S MUSEUM
HISTORIC CENTRE - A route along the main points of historical interest within the ancient mediaeval and Renaissance town.

PAPARONI GALLERY - A tour ending at the Paparoni Underground Gallery, the city's extraordinary underground heritage. The descent to the underground gallery requires comfortable shoes to avoid slipping.

Visits will take place throughout the summer, from 25 June to 29 August, on Wednesday and Friday evenings, at 21:00.

Reservation required

Starting point: Museo della Regina, Via Pascoli 23

Comfortable clothing is recommended.

For info and bookings: IAT Cattolica - Palazzo del Turismo, Via Mancini 24, tel. 0541 966621-697

Participation fee: 5.00 euro - Free of charge up to 14 years of age