Abbey of Saint Vitus and Salvo

The stone abbey building exhibits lancet windows and contains an ancient well within its remaining structural elements near San Giuseppe Church.

The monastery originated in 1257 in a marshy area before monks relocated to an improved location within San Salvo due to environmental conditions.

The religious complex served as a mother house for additional establishments, including Santa Maria della Ferraria, expanding Catholic influence across the region.

The archaeological remains of the original structure stand in the quadrilatero area, with two preserved lancet windows visible on the church walls.

Turkish forces attacked the abbey in 1453, leading to its abandonment and subsequent transformation, with new buildings constructed around the original cloister layout.

Location: San Salvo

Inception: 1257

Architectural style: Cistercian architecture

GPS coordinates: 42.04491,14.73150

Latest update: March 17, 2025 21:58