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Fossanova

Overview

Fossanova is a small village on the Via Francigena del Sud, in the municipality of Priverno: here stands a very famous abbey, a true masterpiece of Gothic art and architecture, a symbol of spirituality. It was the first Cistercian abbey in Lazio, built between 1163 and 1208, and declared a National Monument in 1874. The perfectly preserved rooms that make up the abbey complex are splendid and still tell the story of life inside. Moreover, in the monks' infirmary there is still the room where St. Thomas Aquinas lived in the last days of his life, and where he died in 1274; and the guest quarters have been converted into a museum, with a truly impressive layout. A strong spirituality hovers throughout the complex, which is the essence of this special place.

Fossanova

04015 Fossanova LT, Italia

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