Attractions & guided tours

Entrance ticket with audioguide to Catania's St. Benedict Church

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Tour with Audioguide

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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

Where

Via Teatro Greco, 2, 95124 Catania, Italy

What to remember

Accessibility:

the tour is not accessible for those with disabilities and reduced mobility due to the architecture of the monastery

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 9.30 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, visits are available only in the afternoon from 2.30 p.m. to 5.30 p.m. (last entrance. Closing at 6.00 p.m.)
please note that Friday 1st November 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 audio 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 policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

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