Abbazia di Rambona

Abbazia di Rambona is a medieval Benedictine abbey near Pollenza with a church featuring three apses in its layout. Below the main floor sits a crypt supported by twelve columns of granite with marble accents and varied Romanesque capitals that carry the entire structure.

An empress commissioned this abbey in the 9th century on a site where an earlier temple had stood. Over time it became an important religious and economic center that shaped the surrounding region.

The church continues to serve as a place of worship, while the frescoes in the crypt show religious scenes created centuries after the abbey was built. Visitors can experience how art and faith remain interwoven throughout the space.

The church remains in active use as a parish building and can be viewed from outside, while other sections of the complex serve as homes. Daytime visits work best for seeing interior details, especially when natural light streams through the windows.

During the Middle Ages the monastery controlled a large territory stretching from mountains to the coast. This power made it one of the most influential institutions in local society and economy.