Abbey of Sant'Antimo Italy

General
View of the beautiful Abbey of Sant'Antimo in Tuscany from the north, with spring blossoms in the foreground. Said to have been founded by Charlemagne in 781, the present abbey church dates from 1118. David Joyal all photos →

Founded in 770 in a Tuscan valley near Siena, Sant'Antimo may be the most beautiful abbey in Italy. Gregorian chant can be heard from inside the elegant Romanesque church throughout the day.

Location map of Abbey of Sant'Antimo, Italy. Click to enlarge.
Aerial view of Abbey of Sant'Antimo, Italy. Click to enlarge.

Quick Facts

Address
Italy
Coordinates
42.9996024° N, 11.5156468° E map · aerial
Date(s)
1118

Article Info

Page Title
Abbey of Sant'Antimo
Added By
Holly Hayes
Date Published
October 8, 2013
Last Updated
April 15, 2024
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