Abbazia del Patire, Norman religious complex in Corigliano-Rossano, Italy
The monastery stands 602 meters above sea level within the Sila Greca forests, featuring three naves and intricate mosaic floors depicting mythical creatures.
Founded by Bartolomeo di Simeri in 1095, the abbey received immunity from episcopal jurisdiction in 1105 and became one of Southern Italy's richest monasteries.
The abbey contained a significant scriptorium where monks produced manuscripts, many of which are now preserved in the Vatican Library and Grottaferrata Abbey.
The religious complex remains open for visits under the management of the Carabinieri Biodiversità unit, offering views of the Sibari plain and Ionian Sea.
The southern entrance displays detailed architectural patterns influenced by Islamic art, while the interior floor preserves a 1152 opus tessellatum with animal motifs.
Location: Corigliano-Rossano
GPS coordinates: 39.57180,16.56980
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:45
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