Valle Christi, Gothic monastery in Santa Maria del Campo, Rapallo, Italy.
The monastery features pointed arches, stone walls, and architectural elements typical of thirteenth-century religious buildings in the Liguria region.
Founded in 1204 by two Genoese noblewomen, Altilia and Tibia Malfanti, Valle Christi housed Cistercian nuns for nearly three centuries until 1568.
The monastery received the relic of San Biagio in 1380, brought by a Genoese captain following a military expedition.
The monastery remains stand in the Santa Maria del Campo district of Rapallo, presenting medieval architecture and religious heritage.
Local tales tell of a nun entombed within the monastery walls with her newborn after falling in love with a shepherd.
Location: Rapallo
Inception: 1204
Architectural style: Gothic architecture
GPS coordinates: 44.35556,9.20160
Latest update: March 4, 2025 09:04
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