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ABBAZIA SACRA DI SAN MICHELE

SANT'AMBROGIO DI TORINO (TO)

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The Sacra di San Michele evokes beauty, fascination and mystery. That mystery that has shrouded it since its construction between 983 and 987 AD. An imposing abbey that, defying the principles of physics, dominates the summit of Mount Pirchiriano, at the entrance to the Susa Valley.

The Sacra di San Michele is an ancient abbey built between 983 and 987 on top of Mount Pirchiriano, in the heart of the Susa Valley, 40 km from Turin. It is one of the largest Romanesque religious architectural complexes in Europe. Since 1836 the Rosminian Fathers have been its faithful custodians and in 1994 it was recognised as the symbolic monument of the Piedmont Region. Dedicated to the cult of the Archangel Michael, defender of the Christian faith and people, the Sacra di San Michele is part of a pilgrimage route over 2000 km long that goes from Mont Saint Michel, in France, to Monte Sant'Angelo, in Puglia. Its history, spiritual value and surrounding landscape inspired the writer Umberto Eco for the best-seller 'The Name of the Rose' and makes the Sacra a popular destination for visitors from all over Europe.

Hours:

Monday: 09:30 - 17:30

Tuesday: 09:30 - 17:30

Wednesday: 09:30 - 17:30

Thursday: 09:30 - 17:30

Friday: 09:30 - 17:30

Saturday: 09:30 - 17:30

Sunday: 10:30 - 17:30

Additional information opening hours:

SUMMER HOURS - MARCH TO OCTOBER
Monday - Saturday: non-stop 9.30 a.m. - 5.30 p.m.
Sunday: continuous 10.30-17.30
Public holidays (Easter Monday, 25 April, 1 May, 2 June): non-stop 9.30 a.m. - 6.30 p.m.
AUGUST
Monday - Saturday: continuous 9.30 a.m. - 6.30 p.m.
Sunday: continuous 10.30 a.m. - 6.30 p.m.
15 August: 10.30 a.m.-6.30 p.m. (10 a.m.-11 a.m. Holy Mass). WINTER HOURS - NOVEMBER TO FEBRUARY
Monday - Saturday: continuous 9.30 a.m. - 4.30 p.m.
Sunday: continuous 10.30-16.30
Public holidays (1 November, 8 December, 1 January, 6 January): non-stop 10.30-16.30
25 December: 10.30 a.m. - 12.30 p.m. / 2.30 p.m. - 4.30 p.m.

NB: Information may vary. Always check the museum website for up-to-date times and fees.

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