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Entrance ticket with audioguide to Catania's St. Benedict Church
Via Teatro Greco, 2, 95124 Catania, Italy,
Catania,
Italy
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Overview
Languages
English, Italian, French, Spanish, German
Voucher type
mobile
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 to remember
Important info
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:
- Temporary update valid for 20 December 2024: Visits will be available from 2.00 p.m. to 5.30 p.m. (last admission at 5.30 p.m.; closing at 6.00 p.m.)
- Temporary update valid for 31 December 2024: Please note that on Tuesday 31 December visits are available only in the morning, from 9.30 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. (last entrance. Closing at 1.30 p.m.)
- 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 9.30 a.m. to 1.30 p.m. (last admission at 1 p.m.) or from 2.30 p.m. to 6.00 p.m. (last admission at 5.30 p.m.). On Sunday and Wednesday, visits are available only in the afternoon from 2.00 p.m. to 5.30 p.m. (last entrance. Closing at 6.00 p.m.).
- 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
What's included
Audio guide. Entrance ticket
Know Before You Go
Highlights
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
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your tour until a day in advance
Provider
Monastero San Benedetto