From the 5 to the 11 June, Catania accommodate the manifestation "Cultania". It faces topics about the history of Catania and Sicily, passing through the periods of the Greek, Norman - Sveva and Arab domination.
There will be multiethnic concerts, conferences on the Arabic music, shows, entertainment and reflection moments.

All this will be realized in the ancient scene of the "Castello Ursino" (Ursino castle), in Catania. The castle was constructed for Federico II of Svevia between 1230 and 1250. The origin of the name “Ursino” is attributed to the Orsini family, which have been received in the castle when they came expelled from Rome for their Ghibelline ideas. The eruption of the Etna on 1669 changed the original topography of the castle.

In fact, the castle was located on a rock that dominated the beach. After the eruption, it was completely covered by the "lava" that removed the castle from the sea. Today, the castle accommodates the Civic Museum. There are more than 8043 pieces between archaeological reperts, coins, sculptures, paintings and mosaics.

Open day: from Monday to Saturday h 9,00-13,00    
Sunday closed
Free

Saturdays 9 June, h 11,00 - Castello Ursino Hall
ARABIC KITCHEN: In the devil's garden  
it will follow tasting

Sunday 10 June, h 18,00 - Castello Ursino Hall
RITUALS IN THE MAGREB: The wedding

Sunday 10 June, h 19,30 - Castello Ursino Square
ARABIC FESTIVITY: The wedding

Sunday 10 June, h 21,30 - Castello Ursino Square
MULTIETHNIC CONCERT

Mondays 11 June, h 11,00 - Auditorium of Benedictines “G. De Carl”
STAGE OF MEDITERRANEAN MUSIC