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Abbey / Monastery, 13th century
Abbazia di Santa Maria in Montesanto
Abbey in Civitella del Tronto (TE), Italy
Civitella del Tronto (TE), Abruzzo
At a glance
- Type
- Abbey / Monastery
- Period
- Middle Ages, 13th century
- Style
- Romanesque architecture
- Protection
- Italian national heritage
- Coordinates
- 42°47′14″ N, 13°38′59″ E
- Address
- Via Monte Santo - Civitella del Tronto
History and description
The Abbey of Montesanto or Abbazia di Santa Maria in Montesanto is Romanesque-style Benedictine monastery located in the rural hills outside the town of Civitella del Tronto, in the province of Teramo, Abruzzo, Italy.
History
This former Benedictine abbey and church was said to have been founded in 542 by St Benedict himself, on his return from Ascoli Piceno. The first documentation of its existence is from 1064. Located at the boundary of the Papal and Neapolitan states, the monastery once had been rich in land and church benefices, however by the 1400s, had fallen in importance and underwent definitive suppression in 1797.
The abbey church was originally a single nave, but a reconstruction in 13th century changed it to three naves. The Romanesque bell tower is separate from the church and located in the monastery.
Text from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0. Full article: «Abbazia di Santa Maria in Montesanto».
Timeline
- 13th centuryBuilt
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Getting there
Marino del Tronto-FolignanoTrain, nearest
6.5 km as the crow flies
Abbazia di Santa Maria in MontesantoVia Monte Santo - Civitella del Tronto
Distances are as the crow flies, not walking or driving.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Abbazia di Santa Maria in Montesanto?
Abbazia di Santa Maria in Montesanto is in Civitella del Tronto, in the province of Teramo (Abruzzo), Italy. Address: Via Monte Santo - Civitella del Tronto. GPS coordinates: 42.78731, 13.64976.
How old is Abbazia di Santa Maria in Montesanto?
Wikidata dates it to the 13th century.
What else is there to see near Abbazia di Santa Maria in Montesanto?
Nearby you’ll find: Fortress of Civitella del Tronto (2.1 km away), Nina, museo delle arti creative tessili (2.2 km away), Civitella del Tronto (2.2 km away).
Sources and licences
Text. Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Data. Wikidata (CC0); opening hours and contacts OpenStreetMap (ODbL).
Photos. Wikimedia Commons, author and licence on every image.
Credits for the 1 photos
- Abbazia Santa Maria in Montesanto- edifici — Infinitispazi, CC BY-SA 3.0
Updated 28 October 2026. All sources and licences