This was a stop on a day where the itinerary was more full than it should have been. We stayed longer than we anticipated, visiting the abbey and strolling the herb garden. A beautiful location, and some much needed peace and quiet.

Beautiful building in a stunning setting. Well worth a drive from Montalcino. Take refreshments as there is there is no bar/restaurant facility onsite.

We read reviews that the monks were likely not singing anymore, nor even there (maybe 2 left?), having been reassigned to another monastery. So sadly it felt more like visiting a museum than a church with piped in Gregorian chant music) and the gift store...More

This is a monastery dating back several hundred years. It is not near any major city and you can just imagine the hardships of life in this type of environment. The monastery was an active church until a few years ago, but it is still...More

When driving along the road from Montalcino the Abbey literally jumps out of the landscape - set amongst an olive grove and vineyards far below the road with a large hill in the background. It's simply a stunning setting and the view from the road...More

Beautiful monastery! Absolutely stunning in its simplicity. From the stone and brickwork to its beautiful wood rafter ceiling to the lifesize cross with an ncredible representation of Christ’s crucifixion.

Nice setting and informative audio guide. Herb garden was interesting but needed some attention. Pharmacy was disappointing - just a souvenir shop really...