Near Monticiano, about 10 minutes of car to do, there is San Galgano's Abbey.
This ancient abbey, dated 1100 - 1200, is still on its feet despite, further to continuous pillages aside mercenaries of iron (take away from the roof for make arms), the construction is incomplete.
Don't marvel yourselves if you will find an abbey without roof, windows and main door...it is really for this unique characteristic that it is particullary and fantastic to see.
After a little walk, uphill, on a little hill, you will find the retreat where a knight decided to remain after the promise that he never more would have had on his hands any arm.
For make this promise true, he put his sword in a rock.
He was Saint Galgano, the Abbey takes its name from him.
- Pros:A very particular monument to see
- Cons:Make attention to the parking...there are always traffic policeman
- In a nutshell:Come back to medieval time!!
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Good that he put his sword into a rock. That's the best place for it.
This is an interesting story for Monticiano. If I get to visit here I will surely look up the Abbey. Carole.
An interesting story - the Abbey looks similar to one of the same period that I visited last month. It had a French sounding name - but it is in England!
This abbey looks beautiful! I also love your home city of Milano...very fun place.
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