Sacra di San Michele
🇮🇹Italy, Turin
The Sacra di San Michele is a religious complex situated on Mount Pirchiriano near Turin, Italy. Established between 983 and 987 AD, it serves as an important example of Romanesque architecture. The site is approximately 1,000 meters above sea level, offering expansive views of the Susa Valley.
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The abbey, dedicated to the Archangel Michael, has been a significant pilgrimage site for centuries and is part of a pilgrimage route stretching from Mont Saint-Michel in France to Monte Sant'Angelo in Italy. The structure includes a large main church, crypts, and fortified walls. Accessible by road, the Sacra di San Michele can be reached via a hiking trail or a short drive from the nearby town of Sant'Ambrogio di Torino.