San Giovanni in Fiore Trip Overview
San Giovanni in Fiore is a characteristic mountain center where the Florense abbey is located, the most important religious building in the province of Cosenza, the first building built in San Giovanni in Fiore, decreeing the birth of the village. It is a place of strong spirituality, whose events center on the figure of Joachim of Fiore, one of the most fascinating and, at the same time, most enigmatic figures in the religious history of the late Middle Ages.
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Duration: 4 hours
Starts: San Giovanni in Fiore, Italy
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting San Giovanni in Fiore, Calabria, Italy
San Giovanni in Fiore is a characteristic mountain center where the Florense abbey is located, the most important religious building in the province of Cosenza, the first building built in San Giovanni in Fiore, decreeing the birth of the village. It is a place of strong spirituality, whose events center on the figure of Joachim of Fiore, one of the most fascinating and, at the same time, most enigmatic figures in the religious history of the late Middle Ages.
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Stop At: Abbazia Florense, Via Monastero 2, 87055, San Giovanni in Fiore Italy
It is one of the most important religious buildings in Southern Italy. The Abbey was founded in 1189 by the Calabrian abbot Gioacchino di Fiore, whose theological message focused on the idea that human history is an allegory of the Trinitarian history of God. Gioacchino, authoritative theologian of his time, was celebrated by Dante in Paradise XII. Thanks to its rich history and the incredible combination of architecture and art, it is a multifaceted city to discover.
Duration: 1 hour
