Santa Chiara Monastery, monastery in Camerino, Italy
Description
Santa Chiara Monastery is a religious complex located outside Camerino's old city walls, featuring a church, residential quarters, and a refectory decorated with original 16th-century frescoes. The compound includes wall paintings by Giovanni di Corraduccio and demonstrates the typical layout of a monastic community with separate areas for prayer and daily work.
History
The complex was founded in 1384 as Santa Maria Nova for Olivetan monks and later transformed in 1483 by Giulio Cesare da Varano for Clarissan nuns. This change marked a significant shift in its purpose and governance under a new religious community.
Culture
The monastery displays religious artworks and manuscripts created by artists influenced by Perugino's style. Visitors can observe how these pieces reflect the spiritual significance the place held for its community.
Practical
The site offers guest lodging spread across two separate buildings for those wishing to stay overnight. Plan your visit around regular opening hours, as the space is not open during prayer times.
Did you know?
The monastery houses the remains of Saint Camilla Battista da Varano, who spent forty years living there before her canonization in 2010. This long connection between a holy figure and the place makes it a special pilgrimage destination with a recent canonization story.
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