Abbazia di Monte Oliveto Maggiore

We visited this monastery the first week of December. I made a reservation for la vista accompagnata. Dam Joe was waiting for us. He showed us all the interesting things at the monastery and explained with his humor and made us smile many times. Our visit took 1,30 hour and time flew. Everything was interesting. Dam Joe was a perfect guide for us. Learning and experience. What a beautiful place it is.

What a peaceful and magical place!
I love the library and all the information I could read there. This was totally worth the ride from our agriturismo.

But also the amazing wine cellar. The guy working there was very helpful and friendly. We walked around and bought some nice wine.

Remarkable monastic complex with a frescoed cloister, cathedral and small museum. Located in a spectacular setting.

Very beautiful and a nice walk if you park in the upper lots
The trees and slight wind make it very nice on a hot day.

Quiet environment. Beautiful fresco's about the life of St Benedict.
Paid entry and paid parking.
Closed during lunch time, check the opening times.

Wonderfully located, enjoy the silence 🤫

One of the great places In Tuscany, great setting and peaceful buildings, we have been and returned many times. Look out for the early lunch closing and later afternoon opening - all based around the Monks daily Routine and schedule

First off the parking is just $1e and there is no entrance fee to the abbey. Without question it is a must see. The church itself is breathtaking. Check the sacristy and the room where the monks eat. There are just 30 monks at this beautiful abbey. You park o
In a lot when you first come in. Cross the draw bridge past the restaurant after validating your parking ticket which you will need to exit the lot. It's a 10 minute walk on a brick and stone road downhill to the abbey.

The roads and views on the way to the abbey are magical, but the abbey itself is also more than worth the trip. Calm, cool and in an incredibly beautiful location. Attend the service to hear the Gregorian chants if you can.

My husband and I dropped by here today. Set in beautiful countryside, very tranquil. Had a walk around the monastery and purchased a few gifts also.

Beautiful, peaceful place,

The monastery is gorgeous. The surrounding gardens and walkways are peaceful. The food at the restaurant is the real deal. I have only good things to say about this place.

Beautiful place! If you need some silence to get rid of your stress, stop here for an hour or two.
It's free, but you can buy some local wine, grappa, herbs, honey, etc.
I've bought some bottles of wine and they are of high quality! I should have bought some more!

Absolutely stunning monetary with beautiful cloister. Highly recommend the mass service with chanting monks eg Sundays at 11am

It was my 5th time to visit this abbazia di Monte Oliveto Maggiore, each time I am shocked again and again by the beauty and the peace of this place, The wine tasting the live oil, the paintings (32 frescos) and the beauty of the gardens. Also the way from the superstrada to the abbey lives you breathless.

Very friendly man at the ticket desk. I have a nice time and learned a lot

What a wonderful stay. Don Lorenzo thank you for everything. We had a relaxing time. God bless you.

Great place. Well-kept, a lot of things to see.

The tour with the local guide was great, highly recommend!

Located in the middle of forest but with good access of transportation. This historical abbey is one of the highlights during the route trip in Tuscany. Would suggest spend few hours here to appreciate the buildings and the atmosphere.