Staffarda Abbey
Revello, Italy
A 12th-century Cistercian abbey in the farmland of the Po plain, with cloister, church and farm buildings all intact. Easy parking.
The Abbey of Santa Maria di Staffarda, near Revello in the province of Cuneo, was founded in 1135 on land donated by Manfredo, the first Marquis of Saluzzo. It is one of the first Cistercian abbeys in Piedmont. The church still has its medieval layout and stands out for the contrast between brick walls and stone capitals and decorative elements. Around the cloister, the centre of community life, covered galleries lead to the adjoining rooms. The chapter house has large triple-arched windows through which the lay brothers could follow the abbot’s sermon.
The abbey played an important role in reclaiming land for farming and was one of the most important economic centres of the Saluzzo area. For the church, cloister and chapter house you can allow about one to two hours.
- Nearest town
- Revello, Italy
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 44.7220, 7.4200
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and July–August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Italy: Motorway tolls. Tolls on most autostrade; pay at the barrier by card or cash. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.
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FAQs
Where is Staffarda Abbey?
Staffarda Abbey is in Revello, Italy, at GPS 44.7220, 7.4200. It is about 10 km from Saluzzo.
Can you camp near Staffarda Abbey?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Agriturismo Cit Cabiot, about 5 km away; within 25 km there are 32 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Staffarda Abbey?
Staffarda Abbey is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Piedmont’s western valleys: forts and the source of the Po.
What is there to see near Staffarda Abbey?
Places worth a stop nearby: Pian del Re, source of the Po (26 km), Sacra di San Michele (42 km), Barolo and the Langhe vineyards (43 km) and Museo Egizio (44 km).
When is the best time to visit Staffarda Abbey?
The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and July–August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)