Abbazia di San Michele Arcangelo a Passignano

Auf der Durchfahrt überrascht

Einfach so zufällig auf der Durchfahrt gesehen. Ein Stopp zur Besichtigung, eine Weindegustation, etwas essen. Es lohnt sich.

Wonderful medieval monastery

The monastery of Badia a Passignano is a dream to visit! Even the way to drive there is enchanting especially once the Abbazia appears on the horizon. The monastery looks like a caste and is surrounde...

Went to see the last supper painted by Domenico Ghirlandaio

Breathtaking scenic area made this find fantastic. Check your times for the abbey they only open certain times such as at three o'clock they open for a short time. well worth the trip see the altar pa...

Sometimes it is important to read before a visit

Apparently we did not do our homework.We would like to see "Last Supper" there, a fresco by Ghirlandaio. I should say at the outset that it's not that easy to visit the interior of the monastery becau...

Saint Francis is present... or at least it seems.

We have attended church service on a couple of occasions, so far. The service is on at 11am of a Sunday. Closed Saturday (rest day) even Gods followers need a day off. The Abbazia also has a tour at...