Piazza Calvario at night. The chapels in Piazza Calvario, with their ceramics, will be open to the public on August 20, 27, and 29 from 9:00 PM to 11:00 PM. The tour will be led by staff and volunteers from the San Cataldo Pro Loco. Alternatively, simply book your tour by calling the Pro Loco at 3892632947 or 3387044847.
The monumental site was created to host the main event of San Cataldo, "A Scinnenza," which takes place during Holy Week in San Cataldo. This tradition has continued throughout San Cataldo.
The monumental complex is made up of 14 chapels arranged on two arms that delimit the square until they join in the central chapel below the wooden Crucifix.
The chapels were originally built to house the papier-mâché sacred groups depicting the Stations of the Cross.
In the early 2000s the complex was renovated, also changing the destination of the 14 chapels
In place of the sacred groups, 14 ceramic panels (1.60 x 2.00) were installed, representing the Stations of the Cross , while in the central chapel 4 larger panels representing the Via Lucis , for a total of 18 panels.
The importance of the monumental complex, in addition to the cultural and traditional identity inherent in the structure and the traditions perpetuated over time, is also that of being a "unique" example of the highest artistic expression of the Italian Ceramic School represented in a single context.
The works were created by ceramists from the cities of Castelli (TE), Faenza (RA), Mondovì (CN), Grottaglie (TA), Oristano (OR), Impruneta (FI), Sciacca (AG), Caltagirone (CT), San Lorenzello (BN), Tavullia (PU), Deruta (PG), Nove (VI), Albisola Superiore (SV), Lodi (LO), San Cataldo (CL), Santo Stefano di Camastra (ME), Gualdo Tadino (PG), Ariano Irpino (AV).
photo by Giovanni Mammano.
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