Abbazia di San Colombano, Bobbio
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Facts and practical information
Bobbio Abbey is a monastery founded by Irish Saint Columbanus in 614, around which later grew up the town of Bobbio, in the province of Piacenza, Emilia-Romagna, Italy. It is dedicated to Saint Columbanus. It was famous as a centre of resistance to Arianism and as one of the greatest libraries in the Middle Ages. The abbey was dissolved under the French administration in 1803, although many of the buildings remain in other uses. ()
Day trips
Abbazia di San Colombano – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Bobbio Cathedral, Ponte Gobbo, Castello Malaspina-Dal Verme, Santuario della Madonna dell'Aiuto.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When is Abbazia di San Colombano open?
Abbazia di San Colombano is open:
- Monday 7 am - 7 pm
- Tuesday 7 am - 7 pm
- Wednesday 7 am - 7 pm
- Thursday 7 am - 7 pm
- Friday 7 am - 7 pm
- Saturday 7 am - 7 pm
- Sunday 7 am - 7 pm
Which popular attractions are close to Abbazia di San Colombano?
Nearby attractions include Castello Malaspina-Dal Verme, Bobbio (3 min walk), Bobbio Cathedral, Bobbio (4 min walk), Santuario della Madonna dell'Aiuto, Bobbio (5 min walk), Ponte Gobbo, Bobbio (7 min walk).