San Salvatore di Montecorona

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San Salvatore di Montecorona, Romanesque basilica in Umbertide, Italy

Located in the Tevere Valley at the foot of Mount Corona, the San Salvatore di Montecorona abbey features a five-naved crypt and an octagonal bell tower.

Saint Romualdo established the monastery in 1008, and by the second half of the 13th century, the abbey controlled 21 churches within its jurisdiction.

The upper church contains 14th-century frescoes of the Umbrian school and displays an 8th-century ciborium decorated with vegetative motifs and peacock sculptures.

The abbey stands four kilometers from Umbertide town center and currently functions as both a parish church and an agricultural enterprise.

The underground crypt, dedicated to Madonna delle Grazie, incorporates Roman and early medieval columns, each with distinct characteristics supporting groin vaults.

Location: Umbertide

Inception: 1008

Architectural style: Romanesque architecture

GPS coordinates: 43.28345,12.35522

Latest update: March 9, 2025 00:43

Historical sites and landscapes in Umbria

In Umbria, Roman ruins and medieval churches stand among green hillsides and valleys. Underground cities, fossil forests, and monasteries reveal the region's past. Fortresses, palaces, and archaeological sites display architecture from Etruscan to Renaissance periods. Natural parks protect rivers, waterfalls, and Mediterranean vegetation. Museums house regional artifacts, from ancient pottery to medieval art.

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