Chiaravalle della Colomba (Alseno) - Cistercian Abbey - EN

The Abbey is included in the two Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe: “Via Francigena” and “Route Européenne des Abbayes Cicterciennes”. The name “the Dove” is due to a legend that tells how the perimeter of the monastery was indicated to the monks by a white dove.

Chiaravalle della Colomba (Alseno) – Cistercian Abbey

Just 7 km from the Cathedral of Fidenza, in Alseno, in the province of Piacenza, stands the Abbey of Chiaravalle della Colomba, founded by St. Bernard in 1135.

Events

In addition to its typical architecture, the Abbey is famous for its Infiorata of the Corpus Christi. It takes place every year in the May-June period, when a wonderful flower carpet is set up along the central nave of the basilica.For more information chiaravalledellacolomba.it

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Chiaravalle della Colomba (Alseno) – Cistercian Abbey

Chiaravalle della Colomba (Alseno) – Cistercian Abbey

The Abbey is included in the two Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe: “Via Francigena” and “Route Européenne des Abbayes Cicterciennes”. The name “the Dove” is due to a legend that tells how the perimeter of the monastery was indicated to the monks by a white dove.