Abbazia di Monte Oliveto Maggiore, Asciano

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Enjoy the beautiful and well-kept red-brick buildings of Abbazia di Monte Oliveto Maggiore, a Benedictine monastery atop a scenic Tuscan hill. In the great cloister, view the frescoes painted by Luca Signorelli and Il Sodoma detailing the life of St. Benedict. Visit the monastery’s pharmacy to buy natural and ancient medicines. Stop into the tasting room to sample the monastery’s wines, grappa, and olive oil. Attend a mass to hear the monks performing a Gregorian chant. Add Abbazia di Monte Oliveto Maggiore to your Asciano travel itinerary, and discover new vacation ideas by using our Asciano trip planner.

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By lotsagoldens

I wish we had had more time to spend here. You can easily spend hours just looking at the frescoes that go all around the courtyard. The artist didn't only paint saints and madonnas; he painted...

I wish we had had more time to spend here. You can easily spend hours just looking at the frescoes that go all around the courtyard. The artist didn't only paint saints and madonnas; he painted... more »
By kenSmithmier

We were able to attend a Mass with Gregorian chants, which is a uniquely beautiful experience in and of itself. But this 700 year old abbey, located on the cliffs of the Cinta Senese, is remarkable...

We were able to attend a Mass with Gregorian chants, which is a uniquely beautiful experience in and of itself. But this 700 year old abbey, located on the cliffs of the Cinta Senese, is remarkable... more »
By Toscoantico

With my family we visited the abbey of Monte Oliveto Maggiore in September 2020 during our holidays in Val d'Orcia and this place, together with others such as the Temple of San Biagio, the Chapel of.... more

With my family we visited the abbey of Monte Oliveto Maggiore in September 2020 during our holidays in Val d'Orcia and this place, together with others such as the Temple of San Biagio, the Chapel of.... more »

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By Margaret Prime

My husband and I dropped by here today. Set in beautiful countryside, very tranquil. Had a walk around the monastery and purchased a few gifts also.

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By Stephen Bateman

The Abbey and its frescoes are sublime. This is a must visit (early morning before the heat of the day).

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By Rob Edelman

First off the parking is just $1e and there is no entrance fee to the abbey. Without question it is a must see. The church itself is breathtaking. Check the sacristy and the room where the monks eat. There are just 30 monks at this beautiful abbey. You park o In a lot when you first come in. Cross the draw bridge past the restaurant after validating your parking ticket which you will need to exit the lot. It's a 10 minute walk on a brick and stone road downhill to the abbey.

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By Simon Foakes

The roads and views on the way to the abbey are magical, but the abbey itself is also more than worth the trip. Calm, cool and in an incredibly beautiful location. Attend the service to hear the Gregorian chants if you can.

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By Walter

Beautiful monastery with convenient parking and a short walkway. On your way back treat yourself with a great meal at the Restaurant La Torre

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