Montebenedetto Charterhouse, Carthusian monastery in Villar Focchiardo, Italy
The Montebenedetto Charterhouse stands at 1,120 meters elevation near the Fontane river, featuring characteristic Romanesque architectural elements and solid stone construction.
Founded in 1198, the monastery served as a religious center until 1473 when a flood forced the Carthusian monks to relocate to the Banda settlement.
The church interior houses a permanent exhibition detailing Carthusian monastic life through artifacts, documents, and interpretive displays about religious practices.
The guest house contains 23 beds across four rooms with private facilities, operating from June through October with advance reservations required.
The complex extends across ninety hectares of pasture and woodland, now serving both as an agricultural center and educational facility within Orsiera Rocciavrè Natural Park.
Location: Villar Focchiardo
Inception: 1198
Official opening: 1200
Architectural style: Romanesque architecture
Part of: Certose di Montebenedetto e Banda
GPS coordinates: 45.09513,7.19055
Latest update: March 11, 2025 14:34
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