Abbazia di Maguzzano, Benedictine monastery in Lonato del Garda, Italy.
Abbazia di Maguzzano is a Benedictine monastery perched on a hilltop near Lake Garda, featuring a Renaissance church with a single nave and a preserved cloister dating from 1492. The complex includes multiple historic buildings arranged around these central structures.
The monastery was founded in the 9th century by Benedictine monks on a Lombard site. It suffered major destruction from Hungarian invaders in 922 and later from Visconti forces in 1438.
The monastery runs an iconography school where visitors can see traditional religious art techniques in practice. This artistic work connects the spiritual mission of the place with local craft traditions.
Visitors can join guided tours through the grounds and watch the art school at work. The monastery also offers accommodation for those interested in staying longer for spiritual activities.
The monastery uses centuries-old olive trees on its grounds to produce extra virgin olive oil. This practice links monastic life with local agriculture and shows how the monks manage their landscape.
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