San Mercuriale abbey, Romanesque abbey in Forlì, Italy
The San Mercuriale Abbey rises in Piazza Aurelio Saffi with its 70-meter bell tower built in red Forlì bricks and Romanesque-Lombard architecture.
The abbey construction began in 1178 after a fire destroyed the previous Santo Stefano church, marking a new chapter in Forlì's religious architecture.
The portal lunette displays an early 13th-century relief depicting the Magi's journey, considered among the first sculpted nativity scenes in religious art.
The abbey remains open daily from 7:30 AM to 7:00 PM, with bell tower access during religious celebrations from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
Scientific research from 2019 revealed that San Mercuriale, the abbey's namesake, was between 50 and 60 years old with potential Armenian origins.
Location: Forlì
Inception: 1178
Architectural style: Romanesque architecture
Address: piazza Aurelio Saffi ‒ Forlì (FC)
Website: http://sanmercuriale.it
GPS coordinates: 44.22222,12.04167
Latest update: May 11, 2025 19:36
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