Located near Sienna, visit this abbey to see the 36 frescoes in the Green Cloisters, by artist Luca Signorelli, in the Great Cloister which recount the life of Saint Benedict.
Located on a hillthis was one of the first abbey of the Benedictine Order of Monte Olilveto. it is the largest of those built in Tuscany.
Founded in 1313 by Bernardo Tolomei. Bernardo was a member of an important family in Siena. He decided to make a change in his life and live in solitude.
Located near Sienna, visit this abbey to see the 36 frescoes in the Green Cloisters, by artist Luca Signorelli, in the Great Cloister which recount the life of Saint Benedict.
Located on a hillthis was one of the first abbey of the Benedictine Order of Monte Olilveto. it is the largest of those built in Tuscany.
Founded in 1313 by Bernardo Tolomei. Bernardo was a member of an important family in Siena. He decided to make a change in his life and live in solitude.
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