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Abbey / Monastery, 11th century
Abbazia di San Biagio di Piobbico
Ruins of an abbey in the Marche
At a glance
- Type
- Abbey / Monastery
- Period
- Middle Ages, 11th century
- Style
- Romanesque architecture
- Protection
- Italian national heritage
- Coordinates
- 43°00′28″ N, 13°15′46″ E
- Address
- Frazione Piobbico - Sarnano
History and description
The Abbey of San Biagio was a former Roman Catholic monastery located in a rural site in the village of Piobbico, within the limits of the commune of Sarnano, in the province of Macerata, region of Marche, Italy. Of the abbey, only the church, dedicated to St Blaise, and a small monastic apartment remain.
History
Originally the site had a chapel dedicated to Santa Maria inter rivoira (or between the rivers), since it was located between the rivers Tenna and Tennacola. A Benedictine abbey was founded in 1030, and consecrated in 1059. The dedication to St Blaise did not arise till the 15th century.
The first two centuries of the abbey were prosperous, but it then fell into decline till it was abandoned by the mid-13th century.
The Romanesque-style abbey church, built with local stone, has remained as a local oratory dedicated to the Virgin. It has a narrow nave leading to a flat apse wall with two narrow windows. The façade has a single high oculus with a rounded portal. The portal has an inscription from 1117, noting some repairs which appear to have reduced the size of the church. The apse and nave walls have fresco remnants from the 15th century, attributed respectively to Giovanni di Corraduccio and Matteo da Gualdo. The crypt remains relatively intact, supported by sturdy simple columns.
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Timeline
- 11th centuryBuilt
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Getting there
Address
Frazione Piobbico - Sarnano
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Abbazia di San Biagio di Piobbico?
Abbazia di San Biagio di Piobbico is in Sarnano, in the province of Macerata (Marche), Italy. Address: Frazione Piobbico - Sarnano. GPS coordinates: 43.00781, 13.26281.
How old is Abbazia di San Biagio di Piobbico?
Wikidata dates it to the 11th century.
What else is there to see near Abbazia di San Biagio di Piobbico?
Nearby you’ll find: Mostra permanente Filippo Marchetti (3.2 km away), Sarnano (4.4 km away), Teatro della Vittoria (4.5 km away).
Sources and licences
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Photos. Wikimedia Commons, author and licence on every image.
Credits for the 2 photos
- Sarnano - Abbazia di Piobbico — Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
- Sarnano - Chiesa di San Biagio - 2024-09-02 12-25-36 001 — Cristina Morettini 95, CC BY-SA 4.0
Updated 28 October 2026. All sources and licences