Abbazia

Monteveglio

Valsamoggia, circa 25 km da Bologna

Monteveglio: storia, orari e consigli per la visita.

History

Monteveglio, another hamlet of Valsamoggia, is dominated by the Abbey of Santa Maria di Monteveglio, a medieval monastic complex on a scenic hilltop, the heart of a regional park bearing the same name.

Did you know…

  • The regional park surrounding Monteveglio is named after the abbey and known for its gypsum rock formations.

Practical information

HoursVillage and abbey (exterior) always open; church hours vary for religious services.
TicketFree access.
AccessibilityHilltop village with some sloped streets.
Getting thereBy car from Bologna via the SP569, about 30 minutes.

Tips for your visit

  • Combine the visit with a walk in the park to admire the calanchi rock formations.

Frequently asked questions

The Abbey of Santa Maria and the fortified village around it, set within the regional park of the same name.