Abbey of San Martino in Valle, Medieval abbey in Gole di Fara San Martino, Italy
The monastery complex includes church ruins, a bell tower, and multiple buildings constructed into the steep cliffside of the Maiella mountains.
Founded in the ninth century, the abbey remained active until a devastating flood in 1818 buried the structures under landslide debris.
The N'dorcia tradition involves carrying a leaf-decorated candle from Atessa to the abbey during May celebrations for agricultural prosperity.
Visitors need to walk along an unpaved road from the River Verde parking area to reach the archaeological site without water or electricity.
Archaeological excavations between 2005 and 2009 revealed monastery structures that had remained hidden under debris for two centuries.
Location: Fara San Martino
Architectural style: medieval architecture
GPS coordinates: 42.08873,14.19244
Latest update: March 4, 2025 22:01
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