Certosa di Galluzzo
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The Certosa del Galluzzo is a monastery located in the Florence suburb of Galluzzo in Italy. The building is a walled complex located on mount Acuto, at point of confluence between the Ema and Greve rivers.
The Certosa was founded in 1342 by grand seneschal of the Kingdom of Naples and florentine noble Niccolò Acciaioli, but continued to expand over the centuries as the benefactor of numerous donations.
The name derives from the Carthusian order.
 Certosa del Galluzzo from Hills South of Florence |
 The Big Cloister of Certosa del Galluzzo |
 A Cloister at Certosa del Galluzzo |
 Altar at Certosa del Galluzzo |
[edit] See also
- London Charterhouse
- Community of Hermits of St. Bruno
