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For more details about events organized see the
EVENTS section:
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Constitution:
The non-profit organization, "Associazione culturale Abbazia di Spineto incontri
e studi" was established on 22.04.1996
Objective:
Promote and support the
diffusion and development of; scientific research, professional qualification,
in addition to a variety of cultural and artistic activities and projects of
social value. These objectives are inspired by a belief that life should be
considered in terms of harmony in relationships. An ongoing search for
excellence, in every sense of the word, with regard to the quality of life and
activities of mankind as an expression of his/her creativity and the resulting
products and services.
Headquarters:
The association’s main office is in
Spineto Abbey at Sarteano a choice which emphasizes our intention to restore the
Abbey to its ancient role as a place of learning.
Principles and Activities:
Since its construction in the 11th century and above all at the height of its
splendour, Spineto Abbey was a point of reference for Sarteano and the
surrounding region with regard to study, the conservation and divulgation of
knowledge, the acquisition and transcription of ancient manuscripts, the
teaching of appropriate farming methods to safeguard the land, and as a place
where pilgrims of the period from all over the world could stay on their way to
Rome.
Today, thanks to the large number of visitors from all over the world and
through the activities of the Association, the Abbey continues to carry out
research, promotion and support with regard to its objectives. As in the past
the monks were both conservationists and innovators, so today the Association
strives to maintain an even balance between the conservation of ancient culture
and the desire to give special attention to contemporary culture.
The
Association has been in operation since 1996, the main objectives of its many
activities being:
A - divulgation of the region’s historic and cultural heritage
B - promotion and support of the creative arts and handicrafts
C -
scientific divulgation
D - social assistance programmes and charitable
activities.
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