Badia di Passignano, Romanesque abbey in Barberino Tavarnelle, Italy.
The fortified monastery complex includes a church, towers, and cloisters positioned on a hilltop among cypress trees in the Chianti region.
Founded in 890 by Sichelmo, the abbey gained prominence in 1049 when John Gualbert received a prior hermitage and established the Vallombrosan Order.
The refectory contains frescoes by Domenico Ghirlandaio, while the church features a wooden partition created in 1549 with Greek and Hebrew inscriptions.
The monastery remains active with Vallombrosan monks and offers guided group tours starting from the church throughout the week by reservation.
The complex stored over 6000 parchment manuscripts until the 19th century when Grand-Duke Leopold transferred them to different locations.
Location: Barberino Tavarnelle
Inception: 11 century
Architectural style: Romanesque architecture
Website: https://badiapassignano.com
GPS coordinates: 43.57730,11.24750
Latest update: March 3, 2025 12:18
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