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This complex in Brescia reflects the history of a royal monastery founded in the 8th century.
The Monastery of Santa Giulia in Brescia, dating back to the 8th century, underwent remarkable changes over time. Initially built as a monastery for a royal family, it was at the center of commercial exchange with extensive property beyond the Bresciano region. In the middle of the XII century, the monastery underwent a major renovation, and the current structure dates primarily from the work completed between the XV and XVI centuries.
The monastery's status was confirmed after an appeal to local lay authorities in the 17th century, supported by historical records collected by the abbess Angelica Baitelli. The monastery was suppressed in 1798 following revolutionary laws and converted into a museum in 1882.
Today, the monastery is included in the list of human heritage. The complex includes the basilica of San Salvatore, which was built over a previous Roman building and a monastery of the Saints Michael and Peter.
Hear this story where it happened, along with the others around it. Say how many days you have and what you are into, and we put together a route through these places, with a voice guide telling each story as you arrive.
Written by Nicolo Ciampini
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