01 / THE PLACE
A flight of steps, a façade, a place connected to Agira’s religious heritage. Stop at San Filippo Abbey and let the story guide your gaze.
LISTEN TO THIS PLACE
The abbey, narrated.
An introduction and seven chapters: listen in sequence or choose one at a time. This audio guide is in English.
Audio in English · 8 chaptersIntroduction
- Listen 0:30
Introduction
- Listen 1:01
The Origins of the Abbey
- Listen 0:59
Decline and Transformation
- Listen 0:59
The Façade
- Listen 1:06
The Interior and the Choir
- Listen 1:08
Paintings and Artistic Treasures
- Listen 1:04
The Relics of Saint Philip
- Listen 0:57
The Sacristy and the Archive
HISTORY AND LANDSCAPE
A story to listen to.
The abbey is one of the places connected to Saint Philip and the town’s religious heritage. Begin outside with the façade and steps, then continue inside when the church is open.
The audio guide explores the origins of the abbey, its transformations, the façade, the interior and the choir. Later chapters focus on paintings, the relics of Saint Philip, the sacristy and the archive.
Explore at your own pace.
Listen from the beginning or choose an individual chapter. Use headphones and respect quiet moments and services: listening does not require access to every space mentioned.
TAKE A CLOSER LOOK
Details make the place.
The façade and steps
Begin outside: take in the whole building, then look at its details while listening to the chapter on the façade.
The interior and choir
If the interior is open, continue with the relevant chapter. Follow the guidance displayed in the sanctuary.
Art and devotion
Paintings and relics are two themes in the audio guide. Choose the chapter that interests you and take time to listen.
THE PLACE, IN PICTURES
Change your perspective.
A closer look at the details and the surrounding landscape.
KEEP EXPLORING
One stop. Many directions.
Keep exploring Agira, with time for breaks.