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- David FHyattsville, MD234 contributionsWe went specifically for the Palantine Chapel, but we were surprised with a lovely Picasso exhibit as well. The Chapel alone was worth the trip - so many amazing mosaics.Written February 23, 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Ros0604London, UK283 contributionsThis was a fascinating visit - really interesting history and building, filled with lovely things. Excellent tour. Wonderful that it is still a home, lived in and loved. Highly recommend this visit. Allow time to find it - fairly neat the cathedral but in the backstreetsWritten September 23, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Dimitris LSydney, Australia54,382 contributionsBasilica Catedrale Sant'Agata is a beautiful building. The architecture is wonderful and the whole church is decorated quite lavishly. Its origins go back many centuries to around the 11th century. The building has actually been damaged or destroyed several times since but it has always been restored.Written December 9, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Scalea05Pittsburgh, PA250 contributionsThe church and monastery are amazing sites to see. I would recommend skipping everything else except these. The "bakery" hasn't seen a nun since around 2014. Alledgedly they use the nuns' recipes. Sweets were OVERPRIDCED, overly surgary and not worth it.Written January 1, 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Welcome to the Freedom TrailBoston, MA24 contributionsBeautiful building and interesting history. Be careful - limited hours! I was able to take a tour in English at 12:30pm. The museum closed at 1pm.Written November 20, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- HollisBrookeBerlin, Germany610 contributionsI can imagine it would be a huge pain to visit here in the high season, but we came in May. You have to park about a five to ten minute walk away in a paid lot. The prices seem like they go up or down depending on if it’s the high season or not. The walk down to the sea is a bit steep but they’ve done a nice job making it accessible for pedestrians, eking out a nice trail for everyone to walk down.
My parents are in their late sixties and managed fine both ways. Our four year old had to be carried the way back, but that’s to be expected. This place by the sea is breathtaking but not so huge. There are free chairs but I’m sure they get taken up quickly in July and august. The bathrooms are nice and there is a small cafe.
It was a bit (a lot) cold to swim, in my opinion, but people were! My daughter enjoyed climbing on the rocks, so it wasn’t particularly relaxing for me as the sea there was quite choppy the day we were there. But I imagine with older kids or no kids that this would be really relaxing to read a book in a chair and sunbathe, or have an invigorating swim before heading back up to check out the town of Scopello.Written June 9, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Dimitris LSydney, Australia54,382 contributionsPiazza Duomo is a large square worth visiting. The architecture of the surrounding buildings is wonderful. The Cathedral is particularly amazing and a visit there would be more than justified. And of course there are numerous shops including cafes and restaurants.Written January 3, 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- amyFairfield, CT465 contributionsVery impressive duomo sits on the hill of the Ibla. The inside is impressive too with velvet drapes. A definitely must do. Ragusa is a lesser known UNESCO site so you could find some peace when walking aroundWritten November 13, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Dimitris LSydney, Australia54,382 contributionsChiesa della Badia di Sant'Agata is one of several churches in the area. This baroque style church is only a few steps away from the Piazza del Duomo where the Basilica of Sant'Agata is located along with some other wonderful buildings and fountains. It dates back to the 17th century and its interior is quite beautiful.Written December 11, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Jenny F25 contributionsThis is a fabulous place to visit. We paid 10 euros each to visit the palazzo and used a guidebook as an aid to the visit. There were no tours offered.
The palazzo is stunning and the restoration is sympathetic and very imaginative. Access to the roof spaces and other touches made this visit a very memorable experience. The art collection is fascinating and the coffee isn’t bad either!Written October 12, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Falkirkbairn70Edinburgh, UK142 contributionsVery good tour of this old Spanish Inquisition prison. Fascinating graffiti on the walls left by the prisoners from the -17th century and the guide was able to provide lots of information on the family who later owned the palazzo.Written August 4, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Sally62Northampton, UK6,082 contributionsSituated not far from the port and dating back to the 1600s, this old palazzo is worth a visit. You are free to wander around the house at your own pace and it wasn't very busy when we were there. Beautifully decorated rooms and an unusual terrace with a fountain decorated with shells leads from the Canopy room on the second floor. Have cash with you though as they don't accept cards and ask for a guide sheet in English - we weren't offered one and only realised they had them when we saw others with them halfway through the house.Written April 28, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Marshall BFerney-Voltaire, France5,384 contributionsI am sure that the interior of this palace is interesting, but I wanted to see all the sculpted corbels on this palace - faces, bodies, intricate designs, animals, monsters, etc. I have seen them in Scicli and Ragusa, but these in my opinion are the best. And there is no charge to view them, they are available 24/7!Written October 29, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Dimitris LSydney, Australia54,382 contributionsThere are streets and then there is Via dei Crociferi in Catania. We visited for its wonderful architecture. There are some wonderful buildings along the length of this street. However the numerous baroque churches are absolutely amazing. And there is also the Teatro Antico! You need to walk the whole street to fully appreciate its beauty.Written December 12, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- macedonboyGlasgow, UK186,155 contributionsThe church of San Nicolò l'Arena in Catania is located in Piazza Dante and attached to the adjacent Monastero dei Benedettini di San Nicolò l'Arena.
The exterior is incomplete due to the precarious financial situation of the monks during the 18th century. The facade has a monumental feel, while the half complete columns invokes a surreal spectacle. Holes throughout the facade meant to affix decorations gives the look of a building damaged by war.
The interior is vast and divided into three naves by huge pillars with a transept surmounted by a slender dome. Virtually all the chapels and altars have large paintings, but otherwise bare. Each chapel has information in both Italian and English. The high altar has a grandiose design integrated with the organ and the choir. The organ seemingly forming the reredos of the altar. There's also an interesting area behind the sacristy where there's a room with memorials dedicated to the fallen of WWI.
Entry to the church is free, but visitors can pay a charge to climb the tower. Sadly, it was raining on the day of the visit which was a shame. At a height of about 66 metres, the tower is reputed to be the highest point in Catania. As an aside, if you do the guided tour of the Benedictine Monastery, part of the visit includes visiting a balcony overlooking the high altar of Chiesa di San Nicolò l'Arena.Written October 15, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
