Tiglieto Abbey, Cistercian monastery in Tiglieto, Italy
The monastery stands on the left bank of the Orba brook at 382 meters elevation, featuring a Romanesque brick basilica with Gothic elements.
Established in 1120 as a daughter house of La Ferté Abbey, Tiglieto Abbey marks the first Cistercian foundation both in Italy and outside France.
The early Gothic chapter house exhibits nine bays and symmetrical triforium windows, demonstrating the architectural principles of thirteenth-century monastic design.
The abbey buildings include a sacristy, refectory, and former dormitory spaces, with some sections adapted for current residential purposes.
The monastery experienced a revival in 2000 when Cistercian monks returned to occupy the site after centuries of abandonment.
Location: Tiglieto
Inception: 1120
GPS coordinates: 44.52222,8.60361
Latest update: March 21, 2025 20:28
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