San Benigno Abbey, Genoa, Romanesque church building in Genoa, Italy.
The San Benigno Abbey stands on a promontory with rounded arches and substantial stone walls displaying medieval construction techniques.
Between 1121 and 1142, Benedictine monks constructed the abbey, which later transformed into a military stronghold during the 16th century French occupation.
The monastery functioned as a center for religious practices and monastic life until 1798, when laws suppressing religious orders led to its closure.
The abbey's location at coordinates 44.407, 8.90425 marks the site where modern buildings now stand, replacing the original medieval structure.
The bell tower served as a strategic observation post called 'vigia di san Benigno' after the monastery's abandonment in the late 18th century.
Location: Genoa
Architectural style: Romanesque architecture
GPS coordinates: 44.40700,8.90425
Latest update: March 6, 2025 19:58
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