Fossanova Abbey
A Cistercian masterpiece
nestled in the Pontine countryside.
The Abbey of Fossanova is one of the most evocative sites in the Priverno area. Built between the 12th and 13th centuries, it is one of the most important examples of Cistercian architecture in Italy. The complex retains a simple yet powerful atmosphere: stone, light, silence, and perfect proportions. Next to the abbey, the Medieval Museum chronicles the lives of the monks and the transition from ancient Privernum to the Middle Ages. The museum is housed in the former guesthouse, a place traditionally linked to the final days of St. Thomas Aquinas.
USEFUL INFORMATION
Distance from the oil mill: 3.5 km
Location: Fossanova, Priverno
Recommended visit duration: 1 to 2 hours
Ideal for: couples, lovers of art, architecture, spirituality, and photography
WHAT TO SEE
The Abbey Church
and the cloister.
The old Cistercian
guesthouse.
The Medieval Museum
of Fossanova.
The village and its
artisan shops.
Orsini's tip
Fossanova is the perfect stop to combine with a tasting at the farm:
first a visit to the abbey, then a journey through the olive groves and flavors of the Colline Pontine.
See also...
Priverno Archaeological Museum - Carlo Cicala
The timeless history of ancient Privernum, from the Volscian world to the Roman city.
The Privernum Archaeological Park
Walking among the ruins of the ancient Roman city and imagining the life that once thrived on this plain more than two thousand years ago.