Former Abbey of Gangi Vecchio

It was built in 1363 as a Benedictine monastery of Santa Maria di Gangi Vecchio on a fortified settlement from the Roman era which evolved in late antiquity. In 1413 the monastery was granted the title of abbey. For at least two centuries the abbey was the most important Benedictine monastic reality in central-northern Sicily. In the XNUMXth century the structure was renovated with a new facade and several frescoes were made by the painter Pietro de Bellio. Abandoned by the monks in the XNUMXth century, it later became a private residence.

The area of ​​Ganzi Vecchio has traces of Roman and medieval settlements.

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