Ex Chiesa e ex Convento di San Francesco

The San Francesco complex features two cloisters, with the first containing a garden surrounded by porticoes with arches supported by medieval pillars and columns.

Construction of the monastery began in 1233, making it the oldest Franciscan convent in northern Italy, built on land granted to resolve conflicts between local religious authorities.

The refectory of the monastery contains a significant fresco depicting the Crucifixion, representing the religious art traditions of medieval Italian monasteries.

The monastery building remains closed to visitors as it requires substantial restoration work due to structural issues and extensive damage from invasive vegetation.

The monastery maintained its independence until the 17th century before coming under the control of the Minor Friars Congregation of Bologna.

Location: Bobbio

Inception: 1233

Architectural style: Romanesque architecture

Address: piazza San Francesco 20 ‒ Bobbio (PC)

Website: http://diocesipiacenzabobbio.org

GPS coordinates: 44.76931,9.38704

Latest update: March 5, 2025 06:20