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Monastery of Santa Maria Assunta

Monastery of Santa Maria Assunta

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Monastery of Santa Maria Assunta

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Location: Claro, Ticino, Switzerland

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Wiro L.

November 21, 2018

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The Benedictine monastery of Santa Maria Assunta, above the village of Claro, was founded in 1490 and is the oldest monastery in Ticino. It is located on a rocky outcrop …

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December 20, 2023

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Founded in 1490, the Monastery of Santa Maria Assunta is the oldest in the entire Canton of Ticino. From here you can enjoy a beautiful view of the valley.

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Werner K

June 9, 2026

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For five centuries, the nuns have continuously led their spiritual and busy lives in the monastery according to the rule of Saint Benedict. In recent years, the monastery buildings have been extensively restored, making the complex shine with new beauty and harmony. Art lovers of all kinds will be delighted by the monastery. Inside, there are three neoclassical altars and wall paintings from the late 15th century. Of particular artistic interest is also the Pietà, a gilded and painted linden wood sculpture in a side altar from the 15th/16th century.

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From Claro to the Monastery of Santa Maria Assunta – loop tour

7.18km

03:01

530m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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From Claro to Monti di Maruso – loop tour

11.3km

05:11

900m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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Claro, Monastery and Monti di Maruso Loop

21.6km

03:19

1,310m

1,320m

This difficult 13.4-mile mountain biking loop from Claro to Monti di Maruso offers challenging terrain and panoramic views of the Magadino p

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Elevation 620 m

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Location: Claro, Ticino, Switzerland

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Monastery of Santa Maria Assunta

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From Claro to the Monastery of Santa Maria Assunta – loop tour

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From Claro to Monti di Maruso – loop tour

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Claro, Monastery and Monti di Maruso Loop

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