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Abbeys and monasteries, Sicily

Abbeys and monasteries in Sicily

In Sicily we have listed 137 abbeys and monasteries; the most detailed page is Monastery of Santo Spirito (Agrigento) (Agrigento).

Most are in the province of Palermo (31), the province of Catania (24) and the province of Messina (20).

By date of construction, the most common period is the Middle Ages (65% of dated places) and the Early modern period (17% of dated places).

Of these, 1 list opening hours and 1 is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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  • 51with photo
  • 60with description
  • 1with opening hours

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Abbeys and monasteries in Sicily: frequently asked questions

How many abbeys and monasteries are there in Sicily?

Our atlas lists 137 abbeys and monasteries in Sicily. The province with the most abbeys and monasteries is Palermo (31).

What are the most important abbeys and monasteries in Sicily?

Based on how much information is available (description, photos, visitor info), the standouts are Monastery of Santo Spirito (Agrigento) (Agrigento), Santa Maria della Croce, Scicli (Scicli) and Badia Nuova (Alcamo).

Which abbeys and monasteries in Sicily can you visit for free?

None of the abbeys and monasteries listed in Sicily has free entry according to the data we have: check the official website of each place.

Which abbeys and monasteries in Sicily have opening hours listed?

1 out of 137 has opening hours (source: OpenStreetMap), including Santuario Santa Rita in Sant'Agostino (Palermo). Hours can change: check before you go.