Abbey of Sant'Antimo – Admission and Audio Guide

A chance to explore an ancient monastery originally commissioned by Charlemagne

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an old stone building with a tower in a field
Duration: 24 hours

The Abbey of Sant'Antimo is an ancient monastery nestled in the Tuscan hills, less than ten miles from Montalcino. With this ticket, you'll be able to visit the abbey at your own pace and learn about its history and architecture thanks to the informative multilingual audio guide.

Originally commissioned by Charlemagne, the abbey was inhabited by Benedictine monks for centuries. Today's building was built in the 12th century and is considered one of the most important examples of ancient monastic architecture.

Why Visit

  • A peaceful location in the Tuscan hills located just ten miles from Montalcino
  • Informative commentary about the architecture and history of the abbey, available in five languages
  • A single ticket including entrance to the complex and a multilingual audio guide

What's included

  • Admission
  • Audio guide

Additional information

The audio guide is available in: English, French, German, Italian and Spanish.

Please wear clothing which covers shoulders and knees.

Bring your ticket with you to the attraction.

Be aware that operators may cancel for unforeseen reasons.

You must be 18 years or older to book. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Operated by Opera Duomo Siena

Location

Meeting point

Localita' S. Antimo 222, Castelnuovo dell'Abate, Montalcino, 53024
Please present your voucher at the abbey's ticket office to redeem your tickets.

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