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About the museum
Welcome!
Join us for a guided exploration of the Church of San Nicolò l'Arena. Situated in Piazza Dante, Catania, this beautiful example of baroque traces its origins to the mid-1500s. Delve into the history of the church, its chapels, the grandeur of the organ, and the splendor of the sundial. Embark on a curated journey with us as we tell the stories of the artworks that made this church one of the most renowned of the 18th century.
Plan your visit
- Via Casa Nutrizione, Antico Corso, Centro storico, Catania, Sicily, 95124, Italy
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- Today:
- 09:00 - 17:00
- Mon
- 9:00 - 18:30
- Tue
- 9:00 - 18:30
- Wed
- 9:00 - 18:30
- Thu
- 9:00 - 18:30
- Fri
- 9:00 - 18:30
- Sat
- 9:00 - 18:30
- Sun
- 9:00 - 13:00
Audio tours
Exhibits
Exhibits featured with audio
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The History of the church
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The cult of Saint Nicholas
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The interior of the church
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The crypt
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Holy Water Fonts
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The Chapel of Saint Andrew
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Chapel of Saint Euplius
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Chapel of Saint Agatha
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Transept
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Sundial
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Chapel of Saint Benedict
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Nativity Chapel
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Sacristy
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Shrine
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Chapel of the Holy Sacrament
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Presbytery
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The Organ
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Dome and Rooth Path
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Chandeliers
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Headstones
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Chapel of the Holy Crucifix
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Chapel of Saint Placidus
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Chapel of Saint Nicholas
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Chapel of Saint Joseph
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Chapel of Saint John the Baptist
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Chapel of Saint Gregory
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Second Water Font
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Rose window
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The history of Candelore
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Candelora of Saint Agatha
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Candelora dei Rinoti
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Candelora dei giardinera
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Candelora dei piscari
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Candelora dei fruttaiola
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Candelora dei chiancheri
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Candelora dei pastai
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Candelora dei pizzicagnoli
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Candelora dei putiari
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Candelora dei panitteri
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Candelora di Villaggio Sant'Agata
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Candelora dei Mastri Artigiani
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Candelora del Circolo Sant'Agata
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Ferdinando Boudard
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Stefano Tofanelli
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Vincenzo Camuccini
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Bernardino Nocchi
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Mariano Rossi
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Antonio Cavallucci
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Giuseppe Cades
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Placido Campolo
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Giovan Battista Piparo
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Niccolò La Piccola
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Wolfgang Sartorius von Waltershausen
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Christian Heinrich Friedrich Peters
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Donato Del Piano
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Francesco Battaglia
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Stefano Ittar
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The medal of Saint Benedict
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Other myths about St. Nicholas
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The lost artworks from the Sacristy
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The main chandelier
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The gnomon
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The Statue of Motherland
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The veneration of the Holy Nail
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The Benedictines Crest
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The Statue of St. Benedict
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Nativity Scene
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The revolving tricolor lantern
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The triptych of Saint Nicholas
Reviews
7 reviews
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08-24-2020
Grazie per dare la possibilità di conoscere questo immenso patrimonio
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08-20-2020
uno dei posti piu belli di Catania, finalmente è stato rivalutato!
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07-25-2020
eccellente
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07-25-2020
eccellente
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07-20-2020
Idea veramente eccellente!!! Fa conoscere le bellezze della nostra città
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