Abbey of San Pietro of Breme

The Benedictine Abbey of San Pietro was the seat of the Bremetense Order, one of the most powerful in Italy and Europe. Restored around 1650, today the abbey houses the town hall. Also worth visiting are the Romanesque baptistery (8th-10th centuries), the crypt (10th century) and the rural sanctuary of Santa Maria di Pollicino (private property).

Photo gallery
Abbey of San Pietro of Breme - Image: 1
Abbey of San Pietro of Breme - Image: 2
Article description

Currently seat of the Town Hall of Breme, the Abbey of San Pietro, which was one of the most important abbeys in Italy and Europe during the 10th and 13th century, hosted fist the monks of Novalesa and then the Olivetani monks from Monte Oliveto (province of Siena) since 1952 .
The abbey complex includes the Crypt which, belonging to the ancient church of the tenth century, is all that is left of the ancient abbey, the Cloister, the Kitchen of the Friars, the Icebox and the Refectory dating back to the sixteenth century.

[To report any typos/errors, please use the contact form. We appreciate your cooperation.]
Itinerary
The page you are on represents a place of interest belonging to an itinerary, click here to see it complete
Continue the discovery of the area through our itineraries, click here to see them all
Next place on the itinerary
Erbamara of Cernago Abbey
Erbamara of Cernago Abbey
The Vallombrosan Abbey of Erbamara developed at the end of the 12th century on the banks of the Agogna stream. Today it is private property.
Previous place of the itinerary
Valle Lomellina Castle
Valle Lomellina Castle
In the 10th century the small rural village tightened around the defensive tower, the primary nucleus of the future castle which developed under the De Valide, Strada and Litta families. Private property.