Abbey of Sant' Antimo - Only 9 km from Montalci-no,
one of the most beautiful Romanesque churches in Italy, the
Abbey of Sant'Antimo, stands in solitary splendour.
According to legend, it is on the site of an ancient chapel
built to the orders of Charlemagne in 781.
In fact, the abbey, an extraordinary example of Romanesque
architecture in French-Lombard style, was built in the 12th
and 13th centuries by Abbot Azzo dei Porcari.
The facade, with remains of a portico, seems to be incomplete.
The entrance has a high arch, and bas-relief decorations.
Particularly interesting is the small doorway to the left;
this dates back to the 9th century. Also on this side is the
Bell Tower, with single-light and double-light windows.
The tower also seems never to have been completed. One of
the bells dates back to 1219. The pre-Romanesque primitive
chapel is visible on the right. The interior has three naves
separated by high columns, alternated with pilasters in clusters
in the lower part and twin lancet galleries above. The capitals
in marble from the nearby Castelnuovo quarry are decorated
with floral, human and geometric figures. The apse has radial
chapels joined by an ambulatory, as in French Cathedrals.
Where is Abbey of Sant' Antimo: is located in the south of Siena
province, on the border with the province of Grosseto. See
the map
How to reach Abbey of Sant' Antimo: From Siena take
direction Buonconvento > Montalcino. Once in Montalcino
follow the signs for Abbazia di Sant' Antimo or Castelnuovo
dell' Abate. Before arrive to Castelnuovo you will see on
your right the Abbey
Nearby: Visit Montalcino and the Val d' Orcia
Distances: Siena 50 Km - Florence 120 Km - Pisa 150
Km - Arezzo 90 Km
Correct name is Abbazia di Sant'
Antimo - Abbey of Sant' Antimo
Common mistakes are Abbadia, Abazia, Abby, Abey, Saint
Antino, Santantimo, Santo Antimo
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Abbey of Sant' Antimo
- Siena - Tuscany Italy
Abbey of Sant' Antimo 
