Saturday and Sunday 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | 2:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Mass – Church of the Holy Sepulcher
Sunday at 4:00 p.m.
Church and refectory opening with Touring Club volunteers
Saturday and Sunday 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | 2:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
An agricultural oasis that protects organic crops, a very old monastery brought to life, a destination for enchanting walks in the hills-there is something for everyone!
Nestled between the Allegrezza forest and the Benaglia hill, the Val d’Astino welcomes visitors with an atmosphere of peace and serenity. It was certainly no coincidence that, back in 1107, the Vallombrosian monks chose this enchanting place to erect their monastery, flanked by the striking Church of the Holy Sepulchre. An indissoluble bond was established between these sacred buildings and the surrounding area, so much so that the name Astino became synonymous with both the valley and the monumental complex that stands there.
The harmonious organization of space in this corner of paradise almost seems to dictate the rhythm of time, making it eternal. Sitting on the vast lawn that embraces the complex, one is enraptured by the beauty and stillness of the surrounding landscape, an invitation to contemplation and spiritual regeneration.
Surrounded by lush forests, rolling hills and cultivated fields, the monastery offers itself as a starting point for exploring the dense network of trails that wind through the surrounding area: eastward, toward the Longuelo district of Bergamo; westward, toward the picturesque San Martino valley; northward, toward San Sebastiano and the scenic peaks of Bastia and San Vigilio.
Saturday and Sunday 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | 2:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Mass – Church of the Holy Sepulcher
Sunday at 4:00 p.m.
Church and refectory opening with Touring Club volunteers
Saturday and Sunday 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | 2:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.