Badia di San Vito, Medieval abbey in Polignano a Mare, Italy.
Badia di San Vito is a Benedictine abbey located in Polignano a Mare featuring traditional monastic architecture built from solid stone. The complex includes a central courtyard and several wings that serve different functions for the religious community living here.
The abbey was founded during the Norman period when Benedictine monks established monasteries across the Polignano region in the 11th century. It became an important religious center that influenced the spiritual life of the surrounding communities.
Religious ceremonies happen regularly here and visitors can attend them to understand monastic life. The monks maintain gardens with traditional crops, including a local carrot variety that has become part of the community's heritage.
You can reach the abbey by walking along Via San Vito and guided tours are offered during morning hours. Groups need to contact the abbey in advance to arrange their visit.
The monastery preserves centuries-old farming methods in its surrounding fields that have been practiced for generations. These agricultural traditions connect monastic life with nourishing the people in nearby communities.
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