Foresteria Monastica Santo Spirito, Agrigento

Check in: 09:00 (9:00am) - 19:00 (7:00pm) (no arrivals allowed outside this window)

Check out: 09:00 (9:00am) - 19:00 (7:00pm)

History

The Santo Spirito Monastery was founded in 1290 by the noblewoman Rosalia Prefoglio, wife of Federico Chiaramonte I.
The marchisia endowed the monastery with goods, land and a large quantity of livestock.

In 1321 the community was made up of 15 nuns, and only girls of noble origins were welcomed.
Subsequently, in 1579 the monastery passed under the diocesan ordinary Mons. Lombardo until 1585, and later regained vigor from the vocational point of view. In 1732 the community had in fact 50 members.

In 1866 the Santo Spirito Monastery was suppressed following the subversive laws of the state, but the community was allowed to continue to live there.
In 1953, three nuns from the Cistercian monastery of San Severino Marche were assigned to help the community of Agrigento and on 11 January 1964 the constitutional clause was introduced.
Finally, on March 12, 2005, the Monastery was incorporated into the Cistercian order.

Today, the monastic community, made up of 6 nuns from different Italian regions, continues to exist in full vitality.





 

Food & beverage

At guest's disposal a small self-managed kitchen equipped with fridge and electric stove.
The Sisters provide also a coffee machine, and teas.

Grounds & Gardens

It's available a small intern courtyard. 

Other facilities

The guesthouse offers various facilities, you'll find:

-Air conditioning and heating;
-Kitchen in self-management;
-Living room;
-Rooms with private facilities;
-Elevator;
-Every Sunday Mass is celebrated at 9AM, and anyone who wishes can participate.