San Michele Arcangelo abbey, Romanesque abbey in Montescaglioso, Italy
The San Michele Arcangelo abbey features two cloisters, a bell tower, and extensive stone arches characteristic of medieval religious architecture.
Founded in 893, the abbey gained importance under Norman rule between the 11th and 13th centuries through donations from the Macabeo family.
The upper floor contains 16th-century frescoes depicting both religious saints and classical figures such as Pythagoras and Harpocrates.
Visitors can access the abbey daily from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM, with entry permitted up to thirty minutes before closing time.
Archaeological excavations in the eastern cloister revealed Greek necropolises and urban structures dating from the 7th century BCE.
Location: Montescaglioso
Architectural style: Romanesque architecture
Address: piazza del Popolo, 14
GPS coordinates: 40.55825,16.66419
Latest update: March 5, 2025 09:30
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