The Convent of the Minimal Franciscans in Altomonte represents an emblematic example of monastic architecture, characterized by a two-story building with a hipped roof. Its entrance, adorned with an elegant portal of fine workmanship, is cleverly off-center toward the nearby church, creating a strong visual and spiritual link between the two places. Through a covered hallway, visitors can directly access the cloister arm, a place that once housed the contemplative life of the friars. Today, the convent, which is owned by the municipality, has taken on a new function as the Town Hall, thus integrating the historicity of the site with the modern administrative life of Altomonte and helping to keep alive the memory of a past rich in religious and community values.
Convent of the Minimi Franciscans
More places to see to Altomonte
The Castle of Altomonte
Monastic Complex of San Francesco di Paola
Church of San Giacomo Apostolo
Municipal Park of Farneto ‘G. De Rosa ‘
Costantino Belluscio Theater
Civic Museum of Santa Maria della Consolazione
Dominican Convent
Norman Tower at Altomonte
Mediterranean Diet Museum
San Martino di Castrozza
VIVA! Festival 2026
Tandem paragliding flights in Tirolo and Merano: the thrill of flying over the Alps
Recipe: Polta di Pacentro, the peasant dish that symbolises the traditions of Abruzzo