February 5, 2011

A Tale of Sant' Antimo

The Abbazia Sant'Antimo (St. Antimo Abbey) is a Benedictine abbey that lies just outside of Montalcino, Italy in the province of Siena. This image actually shows the hills and fields just above the abbey.

Sant'Antimo dates from the 12th century. A walk around the small abbey reveals some wonderful animal and grotesque decorations carved in the stone, such as the one below.
Aged Book textures by Shadowhouse Creations.
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