Monastery of San Nicolò l'Arena
Guide
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≈ A$14SightAllow 1–1.25 hPut together by AI from open data
What you'll see
One of Europe's biggest monasteries, now a university, with grand cloisters, a hanging garden and old kitchens built on top of lava.
A brief history
Rebuilt after the lava of 1669 and the earthquake of 1693; the monks lived famously well.
Tips
- Best time
- A morning tour
- Cost
- About €8 (check)
- Allow
- 1–1.25 h
- Hours
- Guided tours usually daily (check)
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Good to know
- Area
- The Benedettini: The vast monastery, now the university, and its hill.
- Access
- Partly step-free
- Indoors or out
- Indoors: good on a hot or rainy day
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