A Baroque style Benedictine church along the Via Dei Crociferi, San Benedetto is one of the most important churches in Catania. Built in the early 18th century, it is a prestigious monumental complex and considered as one of the most beautiful Baroque churches in Europe.

The church was frescoed in a time period of three years by a painter named Giovanni Tuccari who was known as lightening of painting because of his rapidity. The altar, the cantoria and the monumental staircase of the angels are striking.

A popular legend suggests that the church of the Benedictines is connected to the Benedictine monastery of San Nicolo by a secret underground passage supposedly used by the monks for forbidden love visits at night. Twist in the tale, isn’t it!

• Ticket price includes audio guide.
• On Sundays, the entry is after the mass.

• Ticket for visitors below 18 years of age: 3.5 Euros

• Bus

• Al Cortile Alessi

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