Valle Christi Monastery

Rare example of Ligurian Gothic

Two sisters, Attilia and Tiba Malfanti, in 1204 , donated the this land for the construction of a female monastery of Cistercian order. In 1572 the monastery was closed because few nuns remained and ...

Monastero di Valle Christi / Rapallo

Every time it's interesting to visit a Monastero, there is a quit atmosphere, no much people, The silence of old ruins move your spirit and transferred to Zen feelings.

Small but delightful ruins

Very picturesque ruins, with a well preserved tower, albeit you cannot go into this. Although only spread over a small area, it is well worth a visit and would be a nice setting for a picnic and a gla...

A wonderful spectacle at night

I would recommend seeing the monastery of Valle Christi at night. You can only see it from outside, but the vision of the ancient ruins lit up in the dark is absolutely worth it.

The ruins of the ancient monastery

Original Text

Five minutes from the highway in Rapallo is an impressive ancient monastery (1207) with a sad reputation. His story is brief: the rector has brushed the monk and, having departed on n ...