Benedictine Monastery of S. Nicolò la Rena
Dante square. The monastery occupies a large area, it existed before the earthquake of 1693, it was rebuilt in the Baroque style following the damage suffered by the earthquake. The main facade is characterized by a very rich series of masks, fruits, cherubs, and nymphs that adorn the windows and balconies. At the center of the main facade, a majestic portal. Inside there are two large cloisters on the sides of which run long corridors on which the doors of the cells and apartments open. Characteristic is the main pincer staircase that is due to Girolamo Palazzotto, covered with neoclassical stuccoes. At present the structure houses the Faculty of Letters and Philosophy of the University of Catania.
Property bound pursuant to Legislative Decree 42/2004
download decree:
| DDG n. 4287 of 30.11.15 |
Card insertion: Ignatius Caloggero
Photo: Ignazio Caloggero
Information contributions: Ignazio Caloggero, Web
Note: The populating of the files of the Heritage database proceeds in incremental phases: cataloging, georeferencing, insertion of information and images. The cultural property in question has been cataloged, georeferenced and the first information entered. In order to enrich the information content, further contributions are welcome, if you wish you can contribute through our area "Your Contributions"
