Abbeys & Monasteries of Italy

The Abbeys and Monasteries of Italy among this selection represent just a tiny fraction of the total number in the country. These however are some of the most famous and most distinctive. Each one has a unique characteristic such as the beautiful mosaics that cover Pomposa Abbey in Emilia Romagna or the incredible history of Montecassino Abbey in the central Italian region of Lazio.

Pomposa Abbey

Pomposa Abbey, Emilia Romagna

Certosa di Pavia

Certosa di Pavia, Lombardy

Montecassino Abbey

Montecassino Abbey, Lazio

Chiaravalle Abbey

Chiaravalle Abbey, Milan

Santa Caterina del Sasso

Santa Caterina del Sasso, Lake Maggiore

Fossanova Abbey

Fossanova Abbey, Lazio

Certosa di Padula

Certosa di Padula, Campania

Abbazia di Chiaravalle di Fiastra

Abbazia di Chiaravalle di Fiastra, Marche

Certosa di Calci

Certosa di Calci, Tuscany

Abbey of Sant'Antimo

Abbey of Sant'Antimo, Tuscany

Certosa di San Martino

Certosa di San Martino, Naples

Abbey of San Galgano

Abbey of San Galgano, Tuscany

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