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Explore the Benedictine Monastery of Catania on a guided tour. Visit the cloisters, the kitchen, the Roman houses, one of Sicily's most important libraries, and the cellar built on the lava.

Highlights

• Journey through 2,000 years of history at the Benedictine Monastery of Catania
• Admire the late baroque architecture of one of Europe's biggest monasteries
• Witness an example of the wealth enjoyed by the Benedictine order on this tour
• Learn how the restoration of the monastery lasted for more than 30 years
• See the kitchen, novices’ garden, dining rooms, cloisters, library, and more

Description

Embark on a guided tour of the Benedictine Monastery of Catania, one of the largest monasteries in Europe. Visit the most important areas including the two cloisters and the 16th-century cellar now used as the Library of the Department of Humanities (Unict). Continue to the Roman House that is visible right under a modern mezzanine used by the students as part of the Library, the Garden of the Novices, the famous 18th-century kitchens and cellars, the work of the architect Vaccarini, and the monumental staircase. Follow your guide through the labyrinthine corridors and majestic architecture of the monastic complex, on a journey through time, from the Roman age to the present day, a journey that is only possible thanks to the contemporary refurbishment project by the architect Giancarlo De Carlo.

Includes

Access to the monastery (includingparts that are not normally accessible) Guide Baggage storage at meeting point

Important Information

• The tour is in English but if English is not your main language, written translations in French or Spanish can be provided

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund