Santa Maria della Matina, Abbey in San Marco Argentano, Italy.
The monastery features architectural elements from different periods, including a Gothic chapter house and preserved areas such as the parlour and scriptorium.
Robert Guiscard, Duke of Apulia and Calabria, established the monastery in 1065 with his wife Sichelgaita, receiving official dedication from Archbishop Arnulf of Cosenza.
The monastery changed from Benedictine to Cistercian order in 1221, operating under direct Papal jurisdiction and maintaining strong connections with religious authorities.
Visitors can explore the remaining structures of the monastery, which include the preserved parlour, scriptorium, and a staircase leading to upper levels.
Pope Urban II personally visited the monastery on November 18, 1092, marking a significant moment in the religious establishment's early history.
Location: San Marco Argentano
Inception: 11 century
Address: Loc. Matina
GPS coordinates: 39.57611,16.14972
Latest update: March 4, 2025 00:28
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