Monastero di Santa Maria di Betlem, Religious monastery in Foligno, Italy.

Monastero di Santa Maria di Betlem is a monastery complex in Foligno comprising a church, cloister, dormitory wings, and guest quarters. The buildings blend traditional monastic design with reinforced concrete construction.

The Augustinian community of Betlem originated in 1380, when notarial records first documented hermits living in Foligno. The site gradually developed into a structured monastery supporting an ongoing religious community.

The community belongs to the Augustinian Order and lives as contemplatives; the monastery is described as a "spiritual citadel of man" and serves the church for prayer meetings, retreat days and reflection. The name Betlem recalls the earlier monastery of Santa Maria della Croce a Betlem, from which the nuns came.

The grounds offer space for prayer gatherings, spiritual retreats, and reflection activities for visitors and the local community. Planning your visit during posted hours helps respect the active monastic community.

The triangular bell tower holds three vertically stacked bells dedicated to Saint Mary of Bethlehem, Saint Monica, and Saint Augustine. Each bell has its own distinct tone, marking different moments in the monastery's daily rhythm.