Valle Christi Monastery

Rare example of Ligurian Gothic

Two sisters, Attilia and Tiba Malfanti, in 1204 , donated the this land for the construction of a female monastery of Cistercian order. In 1572 the monastery was closed because few nuns remained and ...

Rare example of Ligurian Gothic

Two sisters, Attilia and Tiba Malfanti, in 1204 , donated the this land for the construction of a female monastery of Cistercian order. In 1572 the monastery was closed because few nuns remained and ...

Monastero di Valle Christi / Rapallo

Every time it's interesting to visit a Monastero, there is a quit atmosphere, no much people, The silence of old ruins move your spirit and transferred to Zen feelings.

Monastero di Valle Christi / Rapallo

Every time it's interesting to visit a Monastero, there is a quit atmosphere, no much people, The silence of old ruins move your spirit and transferred to Zen feelings.

Small but delightful ruins

Very picturesque ruins, with a well preserved tower, albeit you cannot go into this. Although only spread over a small area, it is well worth a visit and would be a nice setting for a picnic and a gla...