Abbey of San Galgano

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The Abbey of San Galgano is a remarkable and historic site located in the province of Siena, Italy. This Cistercian monastery, founded in 1218, is renowned for its striking Gothic architecture and its picturesque, roofless church, which has become an iconic symbol of the region. The abbey was built to honor Saint Galgano, a knight who renounced his life of violence and devoted himself to God. One of the most fascinating features of the abbey is the alleged "Sword in the Stone," which is said to have been thrust into a rock by Saint Galgano himself as a symbol of his spiritual transformation.

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