Saint Radegonda monastery, Benedictine monastery in Milan, Italy
Saint Radegonda monastery was a Benedictine complex in central Milan built around four cloisters connected by internal passages. Its distinctive double church contained religious artifacts and sacred spaces arranged to serve both the religious community and visiting pilgrims.
The monastery was founded in the 7th century under the name Santa Maria di Vigilinda and received its new dedication in 1130. The name change coincided with broader shifts in church authority and regional religious movements.
The nuns living here gained recognition throughout Italy during the 17th century for their musical performances, drawing visitors from across the region. Their work created a space where devotion and artistic skill came together naturally.
The monastery site is now located beneath modern Milan where Via Santa Radegonda runs through the city center. The area is easily accessible on foot and sits in a lively neighborhood with good public transportation connections.
The monastery held rare religious relics including a reported fragment of the True Cross and a thorn from the Crown of Thorns. These treasures drew pilgrims seeking connection to holy sites and made the location significant for religious journeys.
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