La Regalpetra di Sciascia Literary Tour in the Heart of Racalmuto

Sicily, Italy
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Duration3h
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LanguagesItalian
Group sizeUp to 8 travelers

Overview

Discover Racalmuto, Leonardo Sciascia's "Regalpetra", through a guided tour dedicated to one of the most important intellectuals of the twentieth century. The tour leads to the places that marked the writer's life and inspired his works: from the Leonardo Sciascia Foundation to the Macaluso Elementary Schools, where he studied and taught, to the House Museum that preserves his memory. The itinerary continues between the Circolo Zolfatai, the Teatro Regina Margherita and the Circolo Unione symbols of the social and cultural life of Racalmuto told in her books. An engaging journey through Sicilian literature, history and identity to discover the human and cultural universe of Leonardo Sciascia.

What's included

  • Historical-literary tale dedicated to Leonardo Sciascia
  • Small Group Experience
  • Literary cicero
  • Guided walking tour of the historic center of Racalmuto
  • Transportation to/from the meeting point
  • Possible entrances to the sites visited (Fondazione Sciascia : 4,00 €; Casa museo Sciascia : 1,00 €)
  • Gratuities

What to expect

  1. Fondazione Leonardo Sciascia
    30m · Admission ticket not included
    Introduction to the figure of Leonardo Sciascia and visit of the place that houses his archive, library and cultural heritage linked to his intellectual heritage.
  2. Teatro Comunale "regina Margherita"
    20m
    Visit of the nineteenth-century theater, the heart of the cultural life of Racalmutese and authentic architectural jewel of the territory.
  3. Statua di Leonardo Sciascia
    30m
    Walk along the main street of the village to the famous statue of the writer, made by the master Giuseppe Agnello. An opportunity to conclude the journey with photographs and reflections on the topicality of shaman thought.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The meeting point is at the entrance of the Leonardo Sciascia Foundation, easily located via Google Maps at the address indicated in the tour card. At the entrance, participants will find the Literary Cicero waiting for them, who will welcome them and start the experience.

End point

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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