Sant'Antonio di Ranverso Abbey, Gothic abbey in Buttigliera Alta, Italy
Description
Sant'Antonio di Ranverso is an abbey in Buttigliera Alta comprising a church with a three-light porch, a monastery with cloister, and a hospital building with decorative pinnacles. The complex follows Romanesque design with multiple structures arranged to serve the religious and care functions of the medieval community.
History
Count Umberto III of Savoy donated the land in 1188 to the monks of Saint Anthony of Vienne to establish a refuge for pilgrims and patients. The abbey then became a significant center for religious and charitable work in the region.
Culture
The church interior displays frescoes by Giacomo Jaquerio and a large polyptych by Defendente Ferrari showing the Nativity and scenes from Saint Anthony's life. These artworks shape how visitors experience the sacred space and reveal the place's religious importance.
Practical
The abbey is located at Via Sant'Antonio di Ranverso 1 in Buttigliera Alta and is managed by the Mauritian Order Foundation. Visitors should check access conditions in advance, as opening times and guided visit options may vary throughout the year.
Did you know?
The bell tower features three levels of double lancet windows decorated with glazed ceramic bowls and is topped with an octagonal spire. These decorative details with the mounted ceramics are often overlooked by visitors but become apparent when examining the tower closely.
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