Accola Abbey

Borghetto di Vara, Italy

Accola Abbey was mentioned first time in 881 AD in a letter of Charlemagne. The altar dates from 1482 and frescoes from the 18th century.

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SP566, Borghetto di Vara, Italy
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Founded: 881 AD
Category: Religious sites in Italy

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Willy 1 (4 years ago)
Posto tranquillo che concilia gli animi tormentati
Belen Fasulis (5 years ago)
A chi può interessare, Sto cercando il certificato di matrimonio di ZAIRA DELLA VALLE e TEOBALDO CERVINI sposati all'incirca nel 1878. Non so dove si siano sposati ma è nata Borghetto di Vara e lui a San ilario in Campo. Questo documento è l'ultimo di cui ho bisogno per ottenere la cittadinanza, motivo per cui è così importante trovarlo. Grazie in anticipo per la collaborazione. Saluti,
caterina lupi (5 years ago)
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