Badia a Taona - Visit Pistoia
Badia a Taona

Badia a Taona, or the Abbey of San Salvatore at Fontana Taona, is an ancient Benedictine abbey located in the Pistoia Apennines of Tuscany. First documented in 1004, it served as an important religious center and a hospice for pilgrims traveling along the mountain routes connecting the region to the plains. During the Middle Ages, the abbey owned extensive lands thanks to donations from local nobles, but it began to decline from the 13th century onward. Today, only its ruins remain, preserving the memory of its historical and religious significance.