One of the largest Benedictine monastery complexes in Europe and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A masterpiece of late Sicilian Baroque, it now houses the University of Catania's Department of Humanities. Features cloisters, hanging gardens, a Roman domus, and a magnificent library.
Combined ticket with Diocesan Museum and Achillean thermal bath 15 Euro. Advance booking recommended
Join a guided tour (available in Italian and English) for the full experience. Book online in advance as spots are limited. Tours run every day from 10 AM.
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You can walk around the academic spaces open to students when the university is open, but for full access to the historic buildings, gardens, and Roman domus, you need to join a guided tour.
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