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Foresteria Monastica Santo Spirito, Agrigento

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Overview

The Monastica Santo Spirito Guesthouse ideally situated for visitors eager to explore the enchanting city of Agrigento: it is in fact located in the historic centre, a few steps from the most important monuments of the city including Santa Maria dei Greci, the Cathedral and the Church of Purgatory.

Adjacent to the guesthouse is the stunning Baroque Church of Santo Spirito, and the Civic Museum of Agrigento is located next door, providing a convenient cultural experience for guests.

The guesthouse features nine single rooms and three double rooms, each designed with simplicity and comfort in mind. All rooms come with private facilities and essential amenities, ensuring a relaxing and enjoyable stay. Guests are greeted with a warm, familiar welcome, enhancing the cozy and inviting atmosphere.

For added convenience, there is no curfew; guests receive their own key to the property, allowing them the freedom to explore Agrigento at their own pace.


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.

Reviews

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Sister Silvia, was very helpful and gave us a nice welcome. The rooms were spotlessly clean and the beds were comfortable. At breakfast there was plenty of fresh fuit, as well as packaged croissants small cakes, jams and toast. The location was very central and the monastery is very characterful. It would have been useful to have directions to get to the monastery by public transport. It would have also been helpful to have some info about the local area within room.

Anon

Lovely room with gorgeous view. Furnishings basic but clean and comfortable. Tiny shared kitchen with kettle and fridge and one-ring cooker very useful for us. We ate in a couple of nights. Breakfast provided included fresh fruit and lovely home-baking from the nuns. Sr Sylvia welcomed us warmly and took care of us without being intrusive. We loved our peaceful stay. We had the whole place to ourselves. Kitchen could be crowded if a lot of people were staying.

bryonyf

Very good adress to sleep quietly in the historical center : room very clean, big and well equiped; beds very confortable, everything perfect with the possibility to park the car. Thanks to the sisters for their warm welcome and support. Trip realized in august 2024.

Anon

Very welcoming and kind - we were very late and still had a great welcome. Basic facilities (although had a/c) but everything worked and it was great value for money and a great experience

MartinF

Extremely clean, very central, very friendly. We loved it! Big thanks to the nuns for making such an amazing place available!

StefanoM
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Facilities & information

Features & facilities

Retreats offered

Accommodation annexed to monastery

Religious Orders

Cistercian

Summary

Public parking nearby (free)

Child friendly

Lifts

Facilities

Linen included

Towels included

Common room

Sitting room

Hair dryers

Elevator

Electric heating

Air Conditioning

Food

Tea room

Electric hob

Fridge

Recreations

Recommended walks

Beach (a short drive)

Pub (walking distance)

Museums (walking distance)

Historic Houses

Gardens

Recommended restaurants (walking distance)

Recommended restaurants (a short drive)

Arrival information & directions

Address: Cortile Santo Spirito 9, Agrigento, Sicilia, Agrigento92100, Italy

Those who are unable to check-in / check-out within the scheduled times must contact the property directly.

Behind the Monastery, in Via Madonna degli Angeli, there is a free parking, anyone who has problems in reaching it can contact directly the Sisters.

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