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Italy 🇮🇹 Benedictine Abbey of San Nicolo

Italy 🇮🇹 Benedictine Abbey of San Nicolo This is the largest monastery in Europe and was built in the 13th century. However, it has now become the Humanities Museum of the University of Catania. Since it is used as a school district, it is not open to the public on holidays. If you want to visit the internal structure of the monastery, you can go there on weekdays. On the other side of the monastery is the main church area. The church is very large and you can appreciate it carefully here. Italy 🇮🇹 Benedictine Monastery of San Nicolò l'Arena This is the largest monastery in Europe, dating back to the 13th century. However, it now serves as the humanities faculty of the University of Catania. As it's used for academic purposes, it's not open to the public on holidays. If you wish to explore the monastery's interior structure, it's best to visit on regular weekdays. On the other side of the monastery is the main church area, where you can immerse yourself in the grandeur of the church's architecture.
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