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7/01/2009 - 7/31/2009Festino di Santa Rosalia
Palermo,
Italy
Santa Rosalia, Palermo's patron saint, is said to be responsible for the miracle that rid the town of the plague in 1624. Through musical performance and re-enactment, the festival tells the story of Palermo's curse and liberation from this plague which is thought to have killed some 30,000 of the city's citizens. Performed in the open square in front of the Royal Palace, the re-enactment features a large cast of actors, singers, and musicians. In addition to the show there is a parade through the streets of Palermo. Festino di Santa Rosalia comes to a rapturous close with a fireworks extravaganza.
Themes:
Dance
, Art & Literature
, Religion
, Theatre & Film
, Entertainment
, History
, Spectacle
, Music
Hours: Daily 2100.
Cost: Free to spectators.
Where: Various locations in Palermo
The play begins in the open square in front of the Royal Palace, moves to the cathedral and other town centre locations
Palermo, Italy
Getting there:
Foot: Most venues are within walking distance of the city centre.
Contact Information:
AAPIT Palermo
Piazza Castelnuovo 35
Palermo
Sicily
90141
Italy
Telephone: +39 (0)91 605 8111.
Email: info@palermotourism.com
Website: www.palermotourism.it
