Abbey of the Holy Spirit at Monte Morrone
Abbey of the Holy Spirit at Monte Morrone, Romanesque abbey near Monte Morrone, Sulmona, Italy
The monastery displays stone carvings and structural elements spread across multiple buildings at the base of Monte Morrone mountain range.
Founded in 1201, the abbey served as the main monastery for the Celestine order until its transformation into a prison during the 19th century.
The church interior features a Greek-cross layout with Baroque stucco decorations and houses numerous art pieces by Renaissance period artists.
The religious museum welcomes visitors daily, with guided tours available through advance reservations at the official website or phone number +39-0864-32849.
During World War II, the German Wehrmacht used the abbey as a detention center, commemorated by a memorial plaque for executed resistance members.
Location: Sulmona
Inception: 13 century
Architectural style: Romanesque architecture
Phone: +39086432849
Email: pm-abr@beniculturali.it
Website: http://santospiritoalmorrone.beniculturali.it
GPS coordinates: 42.08845,13.92230
Latest update: March 12, 2025 11:31
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