Monastery Santa Margherita Nuova
The construction of the religious settlements dates back to the second half of the 16th century, when the Dominican friars, owners of the ancient monastery of Santa Margherita Vecchia alla Chiaolella, moved there due to the Saracen invasions. In the harsh winter of 1956 the church and the convent suffered major collapses following the collapse of the large arches that supported them, only a few circles of the lower levels were saved, which were built around an interesting system of cisterns for collecting rainwater .
The restoration of the church hall was completed in September 2012, while that of the underlying convent has yet to be completed. The site of the complex, located halfway between the village of Corricella entrance to the complex and the village of Terra Murata, is a place of extraordinary scenic beauty, where the terrace opens onto the view of the village of Corricella. Currently the church is used for exhibitions and cultural events.
Working hours
Monday | 10:00–19:00 | |
Tuesday | 10:00–19:00 | |
Wednesday | 10:00–19:00 | |
Thursday | 10:00–19:00 | |
Friday | 10:00–19:00 | |
Saturday | - | |
Sunday | - |