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Certosa di Serra San Bruno in Italy
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Certosa di Serra San Bruno is a Carthusian monastery located in the town of Serra San Bruno, in the southern Italian region of Calabria. It was founded in 1095 by Saint Bruno of Cologne, who had left his homeland to seek solitude and contemplation. The monastery has since become an important pilgrimage site and a center of spiritual retreat.

The monastery is located in a beautiful natural setting, surrounded by mountains and forests, and consists of a number of buildings, including a church, a cloister, a chapter house, a library, and individual cells for the monks. The architecture of the monastery is typical of the Carthusian order, with simple, austere buildings and a focus on individual contemplation and prayer.

One of the highlights of the Certosa di Serra San Bruno is its library, which contains a collection of rare manuscripts and books, some dating back to the 12th century. The library is open to scholars and researchers, and is considered to be one of the most important collections of medieval manuscripts in Italy.

The monastery also has a number of works of art, including frescoes, sculptures, and paintings, many of which were created by local artists. The church of the monastery is particularly impressive, with its beautiful Baroque facade and its ornate interior, which includes a number of works by the artist Pietro Antonio Novelli.

The Certosa di Serra San Bruno is open to visitors, who can take guided tours of the monastery and its grounds. The monastery is also home to a small guesthouse, where visitors can stay and experience the peaceful and contemplative atmosphere of the Carthusian order.

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