Legend whispers of Greek monks fleeing persecution. They carried the relics of Saint Fructuoso to this secluded bay. There they founded San Fruttuoso Abbey. This breathtaking abbey stands proudly on the Ligurian coast. It’s a place where history meets the turquoise waters of the Mediterranean. The abbey’s story begins in the 8th century. A testament to faith perseverance and the enduring power of legends. The original church tower boasted a Byzantine-style spherical top. It was later replaced with the octagonal tower that stands today. In the 12th century magnificent cloisters were added. These were modified again in the 16th century by the Doria family. This powerful Genoese family made the abbey their private mausoleum. They added their family crest to the abbey. Seven Doria family tombs remain. Each is decorated with black slate and white marble stripes. These stripes are typical of Ligurian architecture. To protect the abbey from Barbary pirates the Dorias built the Torre Doria watchtower. Giovanni Ponzello designed this tower in 1562. The abbey fell into decline by the 17th century. Some parts were even used as sheep barns. Camillo Doria restored the abbey in 1730. He returned the church to liturgical use. A flood damaged the buildings in 1915. The Italian government restored the abbey in 1933. The last Doria Pamphilj family members donated the abbey to the Fondo per l’Ambiente Italiano. This organization completed a renovation from 1985 to 2017. Today visitors can explore the museum and the cloisters. They can marvel at the ancient Roman sarcophagus and the Doria tombs. San Fruttuoso Abbey remains a hidden gem. It’s a testament to history faith and the beauty of the Ligurian coast. Its serene beauty and captivating history continue to enchant all who visit.
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