Cultural heritage events scheduled in Galatina and Genoa

Various cultural events are scheduled in Italy to highlight regional history and art. In Galatina, the ‘Galatina Classic Tour’ is set for August 21, 2026. Led by an art historian, the tour explores the historic center and the Basilica of Santa Caterina d’Alessandria, which features an extensive cycle of 14th-century frescoes.

In Genoa, the Galata Museo del Mare is hosting a series of torch-lit evening visits titled ‘Notte di Mare e Memorie’. Scheduled for August 22 and September 12, 2026, these immersive tours focus on maritime life. One session explores the daily existence of crews on brigantines during the age of sail, while another focuses on the experiences of Italian migrants aboard the steamship Città di Torino traveling to Buenos Aires.