The Benedictine Monastery of San Nicolò l'Arena in Catania, Sicily, is one of the largest monasteries in Europe and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is the second biggest Benedictine monastery in Europe
The monastery was founded in 1558 and today it hosts the Department of Humanities of the University of Catania.
The monastery complex is located in the historical centre of the city of Catania, with the church of San Nicolò l'Arena. It shows architectonical integration of many styles through different centuries. Although the monastery was founded in the 16th century, it was modified by two natural disasters in the 17th century.
Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monastery_of_San_Nicolò_l'Arena
Official website http://www.monasterodeibenedettini.it/
Address Piazza Dante Alighieri, 95124 Catania CT, Italy
Coordinates 37°30'15.263" N 15°4'48.313" E