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Abbazia di Monte Oliveto Maggiore
Tuscany Abbey Tour: Skip-the-Line, Wine & Food Tasting
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Overview
Tour the Tuscany Abbey with Priority Entrance and Tasting offers a special trip through history and yummy flavors. It takes place at the Monastery of Monte Oliveto Maggiore. See how monks make things, like tasty wines and oils.
This tour is a food and wine adventure in a very pretty place. National Geographic thinks it's one of the most beautiful spots! You'll get to see cool places like the Church of Monte Oliveto Maggiore, the big Great Cloister, and the Library of Monte Oliveto Maggiore. These spots are important because they show lots of history and culture.
The tour includes drinks like wine, an audio guide in English and Italian, and a look at the underground cellar. You can also buy things at the shop, enjoy brunch and snacks, and get water. But, you have to pay extra for parking (2 Euro each hour). This tour does not include private transportation. 
Highlights
Skip the Line: Save time with priority access to the Monte Oliveto Maggiore Abbey.
Taste Local Flavors: Enjoy a tasting of wines and other products made by the monks.
Explore Historic Sites: Visit the Church, Great Cloister, and Library inside the Abbey.
Enjoy Brunch and Snacks: Enjoy local food and drinks along the tour.
Sentiment Analysis
Customers generally enjoyed the tour of the Tuscany Abbey. They especially liked the beautiful scenery, tasty food and wine, and the historical information. Some mentioned the tour felt a bit rushed and wanted more details about the abbey.
Visitors love the beautiful abbey and the peaceful atmosphere.
Many reviewers enjoyed the wine and food tasting, finding the products delicious.
Guests appreciated the historical insights provided during the tour.
Some customers found the monastery and surrounding area exceptionally beautiful and picturesque.
Some reviewers mentioned that the tour felt rushed.
A few visitors felt that the information about the abbey could have been more detailed.
The Journey
Church of Monte Oliveto Maggiore
Step inside the Church of Monte Oliveto Maggiore, a sanctuary initially built in the 15th century but transformed into a Baroque and Rococo masterpiece during the 18th century. Dedicated to the Madonna, the church showcases exceptional artistry, most notably the intricately inlaid wooden choir crafted by Fra Giovanni da Verona. This masterpiece features 125 stalls, each a testament to the skill and dedication of the artist. Don't miss the finely crafted lectern by Fra Raffaele da Brescia, further enhancing the church's spiritual and artistic ambiance. The church offers a serene and visually stunning experience, blending sacred devotion with artistic grandeur.
Great Cloister
Wander through the Great Cloister, where the walls come alive with vivid frescoes by Luca Signorelli and Antonio Bazzi, also known as Sodoma. These masterpieces offer a window into 15th-century life, depicting scenes and characters with remarkable detail and vibrant color. Immerse yourself in the narratives woven into each fresco, experiencing the artistry and cultural context of the era. The Great Cloister is not just a passage but a gallery that brings history to life, making it an unforgettable part of your visit.
Library of Monte Oliveto Maggiore
Venture into the library of Monte Oliveto Maggiore, a treasure trove of knowledge housing books, manuscripts, and volumes of immense historical and cultural value. Explore the refectory and chapter house before entering this repository of wisdom, where centuries of scholarship are preserved. While specific access to all materials may be limited, the ambiance of the library itself is a testament to the monastery's dedication to learning and preservation. It's a place where the echoes of intellectual pursuit resonate through the ages, offering a glimpse into the rich heritage of monastic life.
Know Before You Go
This tour includes alcoholic drinks, an audio guide in both Italian and English, entry to the underground cellar, brunch, snacks, and bottled water. You can also buy products inside the shop. It does not include parking, which costs 2 Euro per hour extra, or private transportation. The meeting point is at the entrance of Monte Oliveto Maggiore Abbey.
Hot Tip
Many people suggest taking your time to enjoy the peaceful setting of the abbey. Plan to spend some extra time walking around the grounds after the tour to fully enjoy the beautiful scenery.
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