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San Michele Arcangelo ai Minoriti, Catania

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San Michele Arcangelo ai Minoriti is a Roman Catholic parish church and attached monastery in the city center of Catania, region of Sicily, Italy. The former monastery, to the left of the facade, now houses shops on the ground-floor, and above are the offices of the Provincial government and the Prefettura or Prefecture (National office in province).

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San Michele Arcangelo ai Minoriti, Catania
Via Minoriti, Catania Centro storico

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Chiesa di San Michele Arcangelo ai Minoriti

Via Minoriti
95121 Catania, Centro storico
Sicily, Italy
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