Chiesa della Badia di Sant'Agata
Chiesa della Badia di Sant'Agata
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9:30 AM - 12:30 PM, 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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9:30 AM - 1:00 PM
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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- duhozBeroun, Czech Republic7,359 contributionsAmazing view from the domeRoman Baroque Catholic church and attached female convent. Damaged by the 1990 earthquake and repaired by 2012. The favourite time of the visit is around sunset to climb up to the base of the dome allows for views of the city and the looming Etna volcano, if not cloudy or dusty weather, for 5 Euro. Definitely worth of climb.Visited October 2023Travelled with friendsWritten 2 November 2023
- Luka DSt. Petersburg, Russia22 contributionsBeautiful views from the topBeautiful views on the whole city center and Etna from the top, definitely worth a visit! On the other side there is a sea view, which u usually don't see much from city center. Price was adults is 5 euros.Visited March 2024Travelled with familyWritten 17 March 2024
- genibre69London, United Kingdom5,271 contributionsWorth the €5 to see the terrace viewFree to enter and €5 to see the view on the terrace and belvedere. I was hesitant to pay that to see the view but glad I did. On a clear and sunny day like I had it was beautiful! Fantastic scenery of Mt Etna and over the old town. There is a lift to get to the terrace if you wish and 70 more stairs after that. Otherwise it’s 170 stairs to go up. The church itself has a decent interior and there was a choir practicing when I was there.Visited March 2024Travelled soloWritten 24 March 2024
- 301lisa33Coventry, United Kingdom2,013 contributionsDo the climb if you are able...Entry to the roof climb is 5 euros but there are a lot of steps. There are intermediate levels where you can pause to catch your breath if necessary. The last set is very narrow - very much one at a time. The roof offer fabulous views over and into the city: quite fun trying to identify each of the church domes. Being so high the views over to Etna are very good. The climb provides some insights into the building's constructionVisited April 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 6 May 2024
- DamTomCopenhagen, Denmark243 contributionsAmazing views from the dome.Next to the cathedral this smaller church offers a spectacular walkway around the dome outside. Great views of piazza duomi and the bell tower of the cathedral. Only a few euros for a very sceenic experience of rooftop Catania.Visited July 2024Travelled with familyWritten 11 July 2024
- Sally62Northampton, United Kingdom6,072 contributionsInteresting churchChurch with attached convent just across the street from the cathedral that is worth a visit. It's free to enter but you pay if you want to go up onto the roof - we didn't but it is supposed to have excellent views. Designed by Vaccarini as is the duomo - it has an elongated octagonal shape with a large glass chandelier beneath the cupola. Also a venue for classical concerts which would be good if on when you visit.Visited September 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 9 August 2024
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GRAHAM C
Dunton Green, UK894 contributions
Sept 2022
A typical Italian church with a beautiful altar BUT for 5euros there is a spiral staircase up to the roof with wondrous views of the city overlooking Piazza del Duomo, the harbour and Mt etna in the distance. It is a must when in the Piazza. Closes at 12.30 most days. Warning - the climb up is steep, there is a secondary half-way point with a lovely bell to see and if you are not good on your pins do not try it. One way up and the same way down. Narrow with no real passing points. BUT WORTH THE EFFORT. Enjoy.
Written 8 October 2022
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Maria Paola
Province of Pescara, Italy69 contributions
Aug 2024 • Family
I liked the interiors of this beautiful baroque church much more than the Duomo: yellow marble altars with statues all by the same sculptor from the 1700s, crystal chandeliers and a two-tone mosaic floor with a beautiful weave. Paying a ticket of € 5 you climb the 170 steps to get to the dome (the climb is a bit claustrophobic and uncomfortable, so to evaluate well if you have problems walking, breathing or with narrow and dark spaces) and it is really worth it! The 360-degree view of Catania from the sea to Etna is spectacular, especially at sunset!
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Written 21 August 2024
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ram88doc
Navarre, FL346 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
The Basilica of Saint Agatha is next to the Cathedral of Catania. This Baroque style church is worth visiting to see the beautiful frescoes and paintings. Entry into the church is free. The highlight is taking the narrow, winding stairs to the roof for the amazing views. The climb will cost you 5 euros per person. We went early in the morning and were the only ones on the roof.
Written 8 September 2023
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Robert O
Rotterdam, The Netherlands5,814 contributions
Dec 2022
This Baroque church used to be part of an abbey (badia) complex. Built after the 1693 earthquake it features a huge facade directly at streetlevel. For me the highlight of the church is the sculpture of Agatha. She looks ahead in an almost glorious manner, as if torture and death could not touch her. According to legend she came ta a tragic end. Both her breasts were cut off, but she retained virginity and faith. Catholic legends can be very bloody, fortunately the sculpture shows no signs of torment.
Written 13 January 2023
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301lisa33
Coventry, UK2,013 contributions
Apr 2024 • Couples
Entry to the roof climb is 5 euros but there are a lot of steps. There are intermediate levels where you can pause to catch your breath if necessary. The last set is very narrow - very much one at a time.
The roof offer fabulous views over and into the city: quite fun trying to identify each of the church domes. Being so high the views over to Etna are very good.
The climb provides some insights into the building's construction
The roof offer fabulous views over and into the city: quite fun trying to identify each of the church domes. Being so high the views over to Etna are very good.
The climb provides some insights into the building's construction
Written 6 May 2024
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ian1811
Scotland, UK611 contributions
Apr 2023 • Couples
While you are in the Duomo Square take the short walk to the Badia Di Sant Agata. Not overly a lot to see inside but it's worth paying to go up to the roof! From there you are greeted with fantastic views over the city in all directions, and you can get your bearings for visiting other places as well. The times for up the Cupola 9 - 10.30am & 3.30 - 6pm
Written 19 April 2023
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Sally62
Northampton, UK6,072 contributions
Sept 2023 • Couples
Church with attached convent just across the street from the cathedral that is worth a visit. It's free to enter but you pay if you want to go up onto the roof - we didn't but it is supposed to have excellent views. Designed by Vaccarini as is the duomo - it has an elongated octagonal shape with a large glass chandelier beneath the cupola. Also a venue for classical concerts which would be good if on when you visit.
Written 9 August 2024
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Luka D
St. Petersburg, Russia22 contributions
Mar 2024 • Family
Beautiful views on the whole city center and Etna from the top, definitely worth a visit! On the other side there is a sea view, which u usually don't see much from city center. Price was adults is 5 euros.
Written 18 March 2024
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genibre69
London, UK5,271 contributions
Mar 2024 • Solo
Free to enter and €5 to see the view on the terrace and belvedere. I was hesitant to pay that to see the view but glad I did. On a clear and sunny day like I had it was beautiful! Fantastic scenery of Mt Etna and over the old town. There is a lift to get to the terrace if you wish and 70 more stairs after that. Otherwise it’s 170 stairs to go up. The church itself has a decent interior and there was a choir practicing when I was there.
Written 24 March 2024
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Kobolt2014
Hamburg, Germany948 contributions
Mar 2024 • Solo
This church is located on a side street at the height of the cathedral. The interior is bright and friendly. The tower can be reached via stairs. You pay an entrance fee of €5. It's worth climbing the tower when the weather is good. The view over the city roofs is beautiful. If the sky is not covered with clouds, you can see Mount Etna.
Written 23 March 2024
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Ciao, vorrei sapere se si aga per entrare in chiesa o se l'accesso è gratuito. Grazie.
Written 5 October 2016
L'ingresso alla chiesa è gratuito. C'è poi un ticket per accedere al coro delle monache, alla terrazza e alla cupola
Written 18 October 2019
ciao ho sentito parlare di un tour che comprende anche la badia di sant' agata in cosa consiste e come faccio a prenotare ???
grazie
Written 3 May 2016
Negli orari di apertura è sempre possibile fare una visita guidata della chiesa e della cupola, gratuitamente inclusa nel costo del biglietto.
Per gli orari di apertura la chiesa è aperta tutti i giorni di mattina 9.30-12.30, gli orari pomeridiani cambiano a seconda della stagione, li trova sempre aggiornati sul sito internet o sulla pagina fb della chiesa
Written 18 October 2019
In che orario è possibile entrare?
Written 21 August 2015
Buongiorno la chiesa è aperta tutti i giorni la mattina 9.30-12.30 e il pomeriggio varia a seconda della stagione. Trova gli orari aggiornati sul sito internet o pagina fb della chiesa
Written 18 October 2019
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