Abbey of Sant'Antimo

The abbey church features three naves divided by tall columns and cruciform pillars, with travertine stone and alabaster walls sourced from local mines.

The monastery's documented history begins with a land grant from Louis the Pious in 813, though its foundations date to Charlemagne's era.

The church displays a 13th-century polychromatic wooden crucifix above the main altar and capitals decorated with various geometric patterns.

Located 9 kilometers from Montalcino, the abbey maintains wooden tables and benches in the front garden for visitors to rest and eat.

Light filters through the translucent alabaster walls, creating natural illumination throughout the interior spaces of the church.

Location: Montalcino

Inception: 8 century

Architectural style: Romanesque architecture

Email: abbazia@antimo.it

Website: https://antimo.it

GPS coordinates: 42.99964,11.51564

Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:49