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Abbey / Monastery
Abbey of Saint John in Argentella
Church building in Palombara Sabina, Italy
Palombara Sabina (RM), Lazio
At a glance
- Type
- Abbey / Monastery
- Style
- Lombard architecture
- Dedicated to
- John the Baptist
- Coordinates
- 42°03′18″ N, 12°45′09″ E
- Address
- strada San Giovanni in Argentella
History and description
The abbey of Saint John in Argentella (in Italian Abbazia di San Giovanni in Argentella) is a site in Palombara Sabina, in province of Rome, central Italy.
History
The foundation of the church is attributed to the Lombards, around 529. The name in Argentella derives a spring of water in the near zone (maybe that of the Long Valley, in Italian Valle Lunga).
A Roman villa or temple existed nearby, and perhaps part of its materials were re-used for the construction.
In the 11th century the abbey was renewed.
From 1284 to 1445, by order of the bishop and Lord of Palombara Sabina Jacopo Savelli, the abbey was administered by the Hermits of Saint William.
In 1895, the church was declared an Italian National Monument.
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Getting there
Marcellina-PalombaraTrain, nearest
7.0 km as the crow flies
Abbey of Saint John in Argentellastrada San Giovanni in Argentella
Aeroporto di Roma-Ciampino31.4 km
Distances are as the crow flies, not walking or driving.
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Nearby
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- Free 1st Sunday
Frequently asked questions
Where is Abbey of Saint John in Argentella?
Abbey of Saint John in Argentella is in Palombara Sabina, in the province of Roma (Lazio), Italy. Address: strada San Giovanni in Argentella. GPS coordinates: 42.05510, 12.75240.
What else is there to see near Abbey of Saint John in Argentella?
Nearby you’ll find: Castello Savelli Torlonia (1.7 km away), Ruderi di Castiglione (3.2 km away), Mausoleo Zwobada (8.4 km away).
Sources and licences
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Data. Wikidata (CC0); opening hours and contacts OpenStreetMap (ODbL).
Photos. Wikimedia Commons, author and licence on every image.
Credits for the 2 photos
- - 02a interno — Silvio sorcini, CC BY-SA 4.0
- San giovanni in Argentella — Emigiorg, CC BY-SA 4.0
Updated 28 October 2026. All sources and licences