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The San Fruttuoso abbey is a corner of paradise. This one-time Benedictine monastery is a quaint escape. Wander through its columned alleys to admire the Romanesque architecture, and walk through the Lower Cloister to see the Doria family tombs. The Abbey and the fishing village around it stand as a true oasis in a unique scenario.
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- Standing tall since the 10th century, San Fruttuoso Abbey welcomes you to a quaint escape at this Ligurian monastery.
- Ascend the stone steps to find yourself in the heart of this church set in stone and wander through its columned alleys.
- Glimpse at the centuries-old artifacts recovered by FAI during restoration, and walk through the Lower Cloister to see the Doria family tombs.
- Admire views from the triple-mullioned Gothic windows framing the azure sea, and absorb the sound of the waves from the octagon bell tower.
- Fun Fact: A statue of Jesus Christ, known as "Christ of the Abyss", is present 56ft under the sea off the San Fruttuoso coast.
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- Standing tall since the 10th century, San Fruttuoso Abbey welcomes you to a quaint escape at this Ligurian monastery.
- Ascend the stone steps to find yourself in the heart of this church set in stone and wander through its columned alleys.
- Glimpse at the centuries-old artifacts recovered by FAI during restoration, and walk through the Lower Cloister to see the Doria family tombs.
- Admire views from the triple-mullioned Gothic windows framing the azure sea, and absorb the sound of the waves from the octagon bell tower.
- Fun Fact: A statue of Jesus Christ, known as "Christ of the Abyss", is present 56ft under the sea off the San Fruttuoso coast.
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