Step into the extraordinary world of Dante Alighieri’s Purgatorio with this fascinating virtual journey through one of the most powerful and hopeful sections of The Divine Comedy.

After escaping the darkness of Hell, Dante and his guide Virgil arrive at the mysterious Mountain of Purgatory, where souls begin their journey of purification before reaching Paradise. During this immersive experience, we will follow Dante’s symbolic climb through the terraces of the mountain, each dedicated to the cleansing of the seven deadly sins.

But this journey will not only explore Dante’s poetry.

Along the way, we will discover the extraordinary artworks that have been inspired by the Purgatorio over the centuries. Through paintings, illustrations, and stories from the poem itself, we’ll explore how artists imagined the terraces of Purgatory, the souls seeking redemption, and the profound symbolism behind Dante’s spiritual mountain.

This virtual tour blends literature, art, and medieval imagination, offering a unique way to experience Dante’s world.

Friday, April 24th, 2025

02.00 pm – 03.00 pm EDT (New York Time)

Check in your timezone here

Time zones examples:

• Rome Time: 08.00 pm
• London Time: 7.00 pm
• Los Angeles Time:11.00 am

In case of bad weather, the virtual walking tour will be cancelled and rescheduled.

The tour will last approximately 1 hour. At the end of the tour you will be given the chance to interact and make questions just like a live tour. The tour takes place in English!

ℹ️ How much does the virtual tour cost?

Our virtual tours are tip-based and not free, they rely entirely on contributions from participants. This means we do not impose a fixed ticket price to join. Every participant is welcome to take part in the tour and decide how much to contribute based on their satisfaction and personal budget.

❗Please note❗: To ensure the sustainability of the project, we regularly monitor the donations received, based on participation in previous tours, and, if necessary, we may apply participation limits or suspend accounts.This is essential to maintain the quality of our tours, ensure fairness, and continue rewarding the valuable work of our guides. You can leave a tip here:

Can’t watch our virtual tour live due to the time zone or are you unable to join us live? Register at the virtual tour and we will send you the recording  hence you can watch it  in your own time! Recordings are also tip-based, as they support our cultural project and the work of our guides.

If you register for a tour but cannot attend live or watch the recording, we kindly ask you to unsubscribe before the tour begins. Otherwise, your registration will still be counted as participation.

How to Join:

The tour will be hosted on Zoom. To register, you are required to enter your full name (first and last name). After the registration, you will receive via email a personal link to access the virtual event. To protect your privacy, your camera will be disabled during the event.