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Abbey of Santa Maria Assunta of Bominaco in Abruzzo, Italy Costagliola - Shutterstock

Church of Saint Mary of the Assumption

The Abbey Church of Santa Maria Assunta in Bominaco, located in the province of L’Aquila, is a significant Romanesque structure with origins in early Christianity. It was part of a Benedictine monastic complex founded possibly in the 8th century under Charlemagne or over a pagan temple dedicated to Venus. The church, mentioned in historical documents since the 11th century, has elements from later renovations, including inscriptions dating to 1180 and 1223. Its exterior features a simple facade, three apses, and a bell tower. The interior comprises three naves divided by twelve columns, likely repurposed from nearby Peltuinum, and a raised presbytery with a ciborium from 1233. Notable furnishings include an ornate ambo, a Paschal candlestick, and a 12th-century abbot’s chair. The church remains a cultural and spiritual landmark, offering panoramic views of the surrounding valley.

  • Address
    Via Antonio de dominicis, Bominaco AQ, Italy
  • Web
    https://www.parrocchiabominacocaporciano.it/
  • Visiting Hours
    Summer from Wednesday to Monday from 9:00 to 12:00 and from 15:00 to 18:00. Winter from Wednesday to Sunday from 9:00 to 12:00 and from 14:00 to 16:00.
  • What to see
    Medieval frescoes

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