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A mixture of concrete and plaster gives life to marble sculptures that seem to come to life, walls that are transformed into allegorical tales, the solemnity of the representations given by that candid white that enters the eyes and sinks into the heart.
This is the singularity of the “Serpotta” which together with his followers has created a precious and unmistakable style.
A thematic route to discover the “Serpottian white” moving through the streets of the ancient quarters of the Loggia and the kalsa we will enter the magical oratories, ancient meeting and worship places reserved for members of congregations and companies to meet in assemblies and religious rites.
ROUTE 1: THE LOGGIA
Monumental complexes a short walk through the streets of the ancient Loggia district, better known as the Vucciria for the popularity of the homonymous market. We will enter the monumental complex of the loggia by visiting the two main oratories and then move to admire the majestic Church of San Domenico
DURATION: 3 hours
PLACES:
- Vucciria market
- Oratory of the Holy Rosary in San Domenico
- Oratory of the SS. Rosary in Santa Cita
- San Domenico Church (external)
ROUTE 2: THE KALSA
An Arab neighborhood that of the Kalsa where you can breathe a mystical atmosphere splendid modern murals mix with solemn artistic monuments, we will walk through it and stop at the small Oratorio dei Bianchi, from there we will continue among streets up to the Church of San Francesco where the oratory is located dedicated to San Lorenzo.
DURATION: 3 hours
PLACES:
- quarter Kalsa
- Oratory of the whites
- San Lorenzo Oratory
- San Francesco d’Asssisi Church
