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Abbey of San Galgano

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Jun 11, 2024
Now in ruins, but the ruins are spectacular. Once upon a time this was a great abbey, built to support the community that developed around the story of San Galgano who - as the story goes - plunged …Full review by JMEdQ
May 24, 2024
The Abbey is said to have been constructed near the site of where San Galgano lived as a hermit during the last years of his life in the 12th century. A Chapel on the nearby hill has been built over …Full review by westy54
May 15, 2024
The review from Gabby L below is completely incorrect, the Abbey is beautiful and has a rich history. If it's good enough for Kimi Raikonnen to be married there it's good enough for us.Full review by R3401CYdavids
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Built at the site of Saint Galgano's hermitage, the ruins of this medieval, Cistercian abbey stand tall amid rolling hills and fields of bloomi…
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I've seen this site holds weddings however there is no email address om the website to contact and enquire about this. …
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I've seen this site holds weddings however there is no email address om the website to contact and enquire about this. can anyone advise how I would do this (phone contact isn't ideal as I am calling from the UK and do not speak Italian - email I can use translate!). Many thanks.
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I am so sorry I did not check this site so my answer is late. But for others with the same question, Our bride used an Italian wedding planner who may the arrangements. You might …
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I am so sorry I did not check this site so my answer is late. But for others with the same question, Our bride used an Italian wedding planner who may the arrangements. You might also contact the municipality( the mayor of Chiusdino performed the ceremony.
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Those who got married at the abbey recently, how much did it cost to get the place for the ceremony from the municipality?
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What a lovely spot for a wedding. I hope you have a wonderful day. However I'm very sorry that i cannot help you with your question. Perhaps it would be best to check out their …
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What a lovely spot for a wedding. I hope you have a wonderful day. However I'm very sorry that i cannot help you with your question. Perhaps it would be best to check out their website. Sandra
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Answer by Sandra B · Jul 31, 2016
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