Entrance ticket with audioguide to Catania's St. Benedict Church
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If you are travelling to Catania, you can't miss the chance to visit the Church of St. Benedict, situated in via Crociferi. Discover this example of late Baroque architecture belonging to the St. Benedict Monastery, a cloistered convent that still houses nuns today.Your ticket includes 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 church, with 8 angels statues by Nicolò Mignemi; and to St. Benedict's Church.
Highlights
- Visit the church, part of the namesake cloistered convent
- Admire a beautiful example of late Baroque architecture
- Discover some of the most beautiful frescoes in town
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Facilities
Free cancellation
mobile
Available in English, Italian, French, Spanish, German, Polish
What's included
- Audio guide
- Entrance ticket
Operated by
Monastero San Benedetto
Important information
Accessibility:
* Not suitable for wheelchairs or those with reduced mobility
Not allowed:
* Pets inside the church
* Clothing that does not cover the shoulders and knees
Know in advance:
* Children (ages 0-5) can enter 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 time during opening hours: usually Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday from 10.00 am to 01.30 pm (last admission at 01.00 pm) or from 02.30 pm to 06.30 pm (last admission at 06.00 pm). On Sunday, Wednesday, and during holidays, visits are available only in the afternoon from 02.30 pm to 06.30 pm (last admission at 06.00 pm).
* The audio 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 the internet
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