Attractions & guided tours
Free Cancellation
Language:
English
,
Italian
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration:2 hours
Do this because
Visit the St. Benedict's Church part of the namesake female cloistered convent
Admire an example of late Baroque architecture
Discover some of the most beautiful frescoes in town
What to expect
If you are travelling to Catania, you can't miss the chance to visit the St. Benedict's Church, situated in via Crociferi.Your ticket will give you access to the ruins of a Roman domus, found under the monastery, belonging to the original Roman settlement from 679 B.C.; to the 18th century parlour, where the nuns met their visiting relatives; to the staircase of Angels, the monumental main entrance to the St. Benedict church, with 8 angels statues by Nicolò Mignemi; and to the St. Benedict church.Discover this example of late Baroque architecture that belongs to the St. Benedict Monastery, a female cloistered convent, which still houses nuns today.
What's included
Audio guide
Entrance ticket
What to remember
Accessibility:
Not suitable for wheelchairs
Not suitable for those with reduced mobility
Not allowed:
Pets inside the church
Clothing that does not cover shoulders and knees
Know in advance:
Children (age 0-5) can enter the St. Benedict Church for free
If you are with a baby, you can leave the stroller at the ticket office
You can start your visit at any moment during the opening hours: usually Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday from 9.30am to 1.30pm (last admission at 1 pm) or from 2.30pm to 6.00pm (last admission at 5.30pm). On Sunday and Wednesday, visits are available only in the afternoon from 2.00pm to 6.00pm (last admission at 5.30pm)
The guided tour lasts about 40 minutes; during your visit, you can stop and resume it whenever you want. An online text version of the guide is also available
For the audio guide to work properly, your device must be connected to internet data
The St. Benedict's Monastery is a place of culture and worship, please behave appropriately
Provider
Monastero San Benedetto
Booking Fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation Fee
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins