Experts' Choice Award Benedictine Monastery of San Nicolo l'Arena
What the experts agree on
Europe's second-largest monastery charms with serene 18C courtyards where students study beneath palms—ideal for escaping Catania's heat in the afternoon.
Afar Magazine "Wander through in the afternoon to escape the Sicilian sun and catch students studying in the gardens amid palm trees and carved stone benches and fountains." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"Although its origins date back to the 16C, the current monastery, the biggest in Europe after Mafra in Portugal, is early 18C." Full review
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Don't miss Vaccarinia hall and its ancient books.
