Follina - Cistercian Abbey of Santa Maria

abbazia_follina It is believed that the beautiful Cistercian Abbey of Santa Maria was built around 1150 by monks arrived in Sanavalle, the ancient name of Follina, who chose the place as quiet, mystical and suited to their business. The beauty of the church and of the two adjacent cloisters style is simple but elegant, and also by the wonderful location. Despite the vicissitudes of war and numerous havoc, remains one of the most beautiful and the Cistercians in Italy complete. Responsible going mainly to current rectors: the Servants of Mary. The church still perfectly preserved houses an 'ancient stone Madonna tender revered even before the year 1000. Distinguished personalities attended these medieval walls seeking refreshment or rest between the human and the divine.
As the Countess Sofia De Camino, buried here, the protagonist of lively dispute in the fief of the brand Trevigiana and Val Belluna and the possession of the important castle Zumelle to Mel. This is land that has always been the crossroads and passing. The processing of wool, which is already in Roman times there passed the military road Claudia Augusta Altinate in this section is dominated by the Castle of Cison Valmarino. E 'From the land of Camino, the lords of Treviso, with the possessions of the castle and Credazzo Collalto with the antagonists for the control of Treviso.

Tour itinerary: "Princess wine route - the way princely wine"
The Via Claudia Augusta