Abbey of Santa Lucia

The Abbey of Santa Lucia is a Romanesque monastery in Rocca di Cambio with a basilica in the shape of a Latin cross divided into three equal naves. The building displays typical Romanesque features including an ornate portal and a small rose window from the medieval period.

The abbey first appears in written records in 1313 through a diocesan inventory of L'Aquila. This document confirms that the monastery was already well-established in central Italy by the early 14th century.

The walls display medieval frescoes showing the Last Supper, scenes from Jesus' life, and religious figures that reflect the spiritual devotion of centuries past. These painted images reveal how faith was expressed and shared with visitors who came to this sacred space.

The monastery sits on a plateau along an ancient Roman road between two archaeological sites. Visitors can access the space during religious services and classical music events that take place regularly in summer.

Beneath the monastery lies a crypt containing fragments of the original church and preserving frescoes from the 14th and 15th centuries. These underground artworks were painted by Andrea Di Litio and represent a rare example of completely preserved medieval paintings in this part of Italy.