Monastery of Rosazzo

The Rosazzo Abbey stands atop an eastern hill in Friuli, featuring white stone walls and a cloister with decorated lunettes displaying coats of arms.

Founded in 1070 as a church dedicated to Saint Peter, the structure received abbey status in 1090 and transformed from Augustinian to Benedictine rule.

The monastery contains restored frescoes by Francesco India from 1535 and holds regular Sunday evening mass services for the local community.

Located 20 kilometers from Udine and 10 kilometers from Slovenia, visitors need a car to reach this hilltop location surrounded by mountain views.

The underground wine cellars, established by Benedictine monks in the 13th century, remain among the oldest preserved wine storage facilities in Friuli.

Location: Manzano

Inception: 1070

Official opening: 1090

Architectural style: Romanesque architecture

Address: Piazza Abbazia, 5

Website: http://abbaziadirosazzo.it

GPS coordinates: 46.00812,13.42133

Latest update: March 2, 2025 20:37