La Scarzuola, Architectural ensemble in Montegabbione, Italy.
La Scarzuola combines a 13th-century monastery with modern architectural structures, creating a complex featuring seven theaters and an acropolis in the Umbrian countryside.
Saint Francis of Assisi planted a laurel and a rose at this location in 1218, after which water began flowing from a nearby rock.
The architect Tomaso Buzzi transformed the site into his vision of an Ideal City, incorporating elements from classical architecture and surrealist art movements.
Tours of La Scarzuola require advance reservations for groups of eight or more people, with guided visits available in Italian and occasionally in English.
The complex includes architectural elements such as the Musical Staircase of Seven Octaves and the Temple of the Female Giant, representing both sacred and secular themes.
Architectural style: eclectic architecture
Part of: Scarzuola monastery and Città Buzziana
Website: https://lascarzuola.it/en
GPS coordinates: 42.89858,12.15289
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:16
Umbria preserves traces of over two millennia of history through its archaeological sites, religious monuments, and remarkable natural formations. The region features underground complexes such as Orvieto Underground with its 1,200 passages carved into volcanic tuff, and Narni Underground, revealing medieval chapels and remains of Roman aqueducts. Visitors also explore the Dunarobba Fossil Forest, where 50 petrified tree trunks dating back three million years showcase the region's geological evolution. Medieval castles like Rocca Albornoziana overlook ancient towns, while monasteries such as San Pietro in Valle and Eremo delle Carceri maintain medieval art and spirituality. The Umbrian landscape stretches from Gubbio's Roman theaters to mountain villages like Castelluccio, perched at 1,452 meters (4,764 feet) above sea level, and includes the Nera Natural Park, which protects over 2,120 hectares (5,243 acres) of forests and limestone formations. These sites trace the region’s history from the Etruscan civilization through the Renaissance.
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