I can't count the times we drove by the entrance which leads to Sant'Anna di Camprena. It has famous neighbors and we were always on our way to or from one of them, lacking the time for this visit.
the bell tower against an ominous sky
Maurizio on the typical Tuscany cypress-lined entrance
the main entrance
beautiful detail of antique hand-forged wrought iron
anxious to view the Sodoma frescoes
Sodoma frescoes in the Refrectory
the lovely courtyard scented by lemon blossoms
Comments (3)
This looks really interesting Mary, great photos! Is this monastery near your inn? I'd love to check it out when I'm in the area in September (and while I have my rental car!)
The frescos look wonderful.
Posted by sandrac | June 3, 2008 10:56 PM
Posted on June 3, 2008 22:56
What a beautiful monastery. The frescoes do look wonderful. I love all of the photos.
I have been fortunate to visit a few up in the Franciacorta region of Lombardia with friends and have always been grateful for the opportunity.
Posted by girasoli | June 12, 2008 2:06 AM
Posted on June 12, 2008 02:06
I think this is the one on the road between Castelmuzio and Pienza, no? Where the English Patient was filmed?
I thought a group from Germany bought it and turned it into some sort of retreat?
Posted by Kim | June 13, 2008 3:38 PM
Posted on June 13, 2008 15:38