Nonantola and the Abbey

The Abbey of Nonantola, founded in 752 AD, is one of the most fascinating and historically significant places in Emilia-Romagna. This splendid monastic complex, located a few kilometers from Modena, is a jewel of Romanesque architecture and preserves centuries of history, art, and faith.

Inside the Abbey, you can admire the medieval cloister, the imposing basilica, and the Benedictine and Diocesan Museum of Sacred Art, which houses precious manuscripts, reliquaries, and historically significant documents of extraordinary value. The crypt, with its finely sculpted columns and capitals, houses the relics of Saint Sylvester and other saints.

A place of great spiritual and cultural charm, perfect for those who wish to immerse themselves in the millennia-old history of the Abbey and discover a corner of peace and beauty in the heart of the Po Valley.