San Michele alla Verruca

The remains of San Michele alla Verruca monastery include stone foundations, partial apse walls, and structural elements spread across the hilltop location.

Founded in 1263 on the site of an 8th-century church, the monastery changed religious orders from Benedictine to Camaldolese, Cistercian, and Augustinian throughout its history.

The monastery complex fostered religious practices and monastic traditions, serving as a center for spiritual activities until its abandonment in the 15th century.

Visitors can reach the ruins by following the Strada della Verruca path from Vicopisano cemetery, with no entrance fees required for exploration.

Archaeological excavations between 1996 and 2003 revealed six distinct occupation phases, documenting the site's evolution from the 8th through the 19th centuries.

Location: Vicopisano

Inception: 1263

GPS coordinates: 43.70793,10.54166

Latest update: March 14, 2025 11:58