How to reach the Abbazia di Novecella
Abbazia di Novacella was founded by the blessed bishop Hartmann in 1142 as an Augustinian monastery. Thanks to its monastery school it became one of the most important centre of education and art. In 1742 the monastery was the largest in Tyrol, the Romanesque abbey church of Abbazia di Novacella was redesigned in Baroque style. Unique at Abbazia di Novacella is the round building of Castello dell’Angelo, former hostel and defence facility. The Gothic cloister benefits from valuable frescoes, while the well in the courtyard depicts the wonders of the world. The 8th wonder is said to be Novacella. The Rococo library in Abbazia di Novacella is uniquely beautiful, the Pinacoteca houses medieval paintings by outstanding masters Michael and Friedrich Pacher and Marx Reichlich. The Turkish wall dates back to turbulent times. The mill, water buildings and wine cellar point to the economic importance of the monastery. The area around Abbazia di Novacella is the northernmost winegrowing region of South Tyrol with the well-known white wines Sylvaner, Müller Thurgau and Kerner.
Opening hours:
Monday – Saturday: 10am – 4pm
Note: Only guided tours.
No guided tours are offered on church holidays.
Price:
| Adults | 9,00 € |
| Groups of 10 or more | 7,00 € |
| Children from 6 – 17 years | 4,00€ |
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Note: Dogs are not allowed on the guided tours. Dogs are also not allowed in the freely accessible cloister.
Photography is allowed outside and in the collegiate church. Please do not take photographs in the rooms.
Contact:
Abbazia di Novacella
Stiftstr. 1
39040 Varna
+39 0472-836189