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The Morronese abbey is the abbey of Santo Spirito al Morrone, also known as the Morronese or Celestiniana abbey, located in the hamlet of the same name Badia about 5 km from the Abruzzo town of Sulmona.

Ancient headquarters of the Celestine Order. More recently used as a penitentiary, then abandoned. Now they are trying to bring it back to its former glory.

The Abbey of Santo Spirito al Morrone, better known as Badia Morronese, was for many centuries the main and famous settlement of the Celestines, and represented the vital center of the cultural, religious and civil life of the region. The monumental complex, extending over an area of 16,600 square meters, is located in the foothills of Morrone, in a territory that has always been sacred and in close relationship with the hermitage of S. Onofrio and the Sanctuary of Ercole Curino, both a few steps away on the mountain.

The abbey is the starting point of all the "Heart of Abruzzo cycling" routes. The Abbey of Santo Spirito al Morrone has represented for centuries the most important and famous settlement of the Celestine Congregation as well as the fulcrum of cultural life, religious and civil of a vast territory. The monumental complex, which occupies an area of 16,600 m2, is located just 5 km from the center of Sulmona in the Badia area, in the foothills of the Morrone, in a territory dedicated to sacredness since ancient times and has always been in dialogue with its neighbours. hermitage of S. Onofrio, favorite refuge of Fra Pietro and with the imposing Sanctuary of Ercole Curino.