It was commissioned in 1007 by Tedaldo from Canossa and was particularly loved by his granddaughter Mathilda from Tuscany. The monastery was visited by thousands of pilgrims in medieval times. Its monks claimed the surrounding countryside and many famous people were welcomed guests in the monastery throughout the centuries. Later on, some very important artists worked there such as Giulio Romano and Correggio. A visit in the monastery, which has been recently renewed, gives you the chance of getting closer to the way the monks used to live.
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