The monastic complex of San Giovanni in Venere, a journey into the past

Jun 22, 2020 547

The abbey of San Giovanni in Venere has a millenary history, before the advent of Christianity was the place of worship of the goddess Venus, in this place you can experience atmospheres that are lost in the night of the centuries. In addition, the Abbey offers a breathtaking landscape.

We are in the heart of Abruzzo, in one of the most important historical and cultural centers of the Region, and right here in the town of Fossacesia, is the monastery of San Giovanni in Venere. The monastic complex of San Giovanni in Venere consists of a basilica and the nearby monastery, both built at the beginning of the 13th century in place of the small pre-existing monastery. The location enjoys a breathtaking view: it is on a hill overlooking the nearby coast for several kilometers to the north and south.

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