Monastero di Santa Caterina, Dominican monastery in Piazza Bellini, Palermo, Italy.
The monastery features a maiolica cloister with balconied cells, surrounded by stone columns and centered around an 18th-century fountain by Ignazio Marabitti.
Established in 1310 by Benvenuta Mastrangelo as a female Dominican convent, the complex underwent substantial renovations between 1566 and 1596 under Mother Prioress Maria del Carretto.
The church interior displays works by prominent artists, including Filippo Randazzo's vault fresco and Antonello Gagini's 16th-century sculpture of Saint Catherine.
Visitors can access both the monastery and church every day from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with the entrance and ticket office located at Piazza Bellini 1.
The monastery maintains an onsite bakery, I Segreti del Chiostro, where traditional Sicilian convent sweets are prepared according to centuries-old recipes.
Location: Palermo
Address: 1 Piazza Bellini 90133 Palermo
Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 10:00-17:00
Phone: +390912713837
Website: https://monasterosantacaterina.com
GPS coordinates: 38.11560,13.36298
Latest update: April 19, 2025 17:25
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