San Salvatore Monastery, Capo di Ponte, Italy

Monastero di San Salvatore is located on the left bank of the Oglio river, in the municipality of Capo di Ponte. Established at the end of the 11th century, it was the first and only Cluniac priory in Val Camonica. The monastery is an important example of Early Medieval religious architecture.

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Giovanna Zenoni (5 months ago)
Beautiful Romanesque monastery. For visits it has limited opening hours Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 1pm. It is located in a private complex with inhabited houses and for me it loses its charm.

Seth Galentine (2 years ago)
Enjoyed a wonderful private tour of this ancient monastery.

Sandro (2 years ago)
A Romanesque jewel to be discovered immersed in the quiet of the countryside. Destination to absolutely visit.

Milva Ottelli (2 years ago)
It's a shame that access hours are very limited. The church but also everything in the garden around is worth a visit

Giampietro Orizio (3 years ago)
To see, inquire about the opening

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