Abbazia di Santa Maria di Corazzo

#4154 among destinations in Italy

Sacred and religious sites, Ruins, Historical place

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The Abbey of Santa Maria di Corazzo is a ruined abbey in Castagna, a hamlet of Carlopoli, in the province of Catanzaro, founded by the Benedictines in the 11th century near the Corace River in Calabria, later rebuilt by the Cistercians in the 12th century, first damaged by the March 27, 1638 earthquake and then again by the 1783 earthquake when it was gradually abandoned and stripped of the artistic works it contained: its ruins are visible.

Alternative names: Coordinates: 39°3'41"N, 16°25'23"E

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CalabriaItaly

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Abbazia di Santa Maria di Corazzo – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Serrastretta, San Pietro Apostolo, Decollatura, Platania.

3.4 miS
Town
Serrastretta
86 min walk • Serrastretta is a town and comune in the province of Catanzaro in the Calabria region of southern Italy. The town is bordered by Amato, Decollatura, Feroleto Antico, Lamezia Terme, Miglierina, Pianopoli, Platania and San Pietro Apostolo.
4.6 miSE
Locality
San Pietro Apostolo
119 min walk • San Pietro Apostolo is a comune and town in the province of Catanzaro in the Calabria region of Italy. It is about 15.3 kilometres northwest of Catanzaro, the provincial capital.
4 miW
Locality
Decollatura
103 min walk • One of the main attractions in Decollatura is the Sanctuary of Santa Maria della Consolazione, a beautiful church with a stunning view of the surrounding landscape. The church is a popular pilgrimage site and is known for its peaceful and serene atmosphere.
6.8 miSW
Locality
Platania
173 min walk • One of the most iconic landmarks in Platania is the Church of Santa Maria Assunta, a beautiful example of Baroque architecture that dates back to the 17th century. The church's ornate facade and intricate interior decorations are a testament to the village's rich...