If you are along the SP69, near San Gimignano, don't miss the small hamlet of Cellole with its parish church (originally dedicated to St. John the Baptist and later to Maria Assunta) surrounded by cypresses.
Born around the 10th-11th century, despite the various alterations over time, it retains its medieval style with the remains of frescoes, columns enriched with capitals and zoomorphic or geometric figures. But what is particularly suggestive, especially in the early morning or at sunset, is the silence and the sense of peace and solitude that reigns in its cool half-light.

Stefano

March 27, 2023

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Beautiful monastery that welcomes pilgrims along the Via Francigena

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Willem VS

June 30, 2024

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The Monasteri di Bose in Cellole is a spiritual community of monks and nuns from various Christian churches. Located in the quiet area of Cellole, near San Gimignano, this community …

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