Nestled in a lush pine forest, in a place that inspires peace and quiet, stands the former Church of Sant’Agostino. The earliest records date back to the Middle Ages, when a Benedictine and later an Augustinian convent occupied this site. At the height of its prestige, the convent was chosen as the seat of the provincial congregations of the Farfense lands, but during the early years of the Sistine Presidium, it went into decline. In 1652, Pope Innocent X, through the Bulla Instaurandae, suppressed all Italian convents without sufficient income. The monks relocated to the village, and the church and its properties were absorbed into the assets of the Diocesan Seminary.

Completely abandoned by 1825, the ecclesiastical complex unfortunately suffered the destruction of its large cloister and was eventually purchased by the Municipality of Montalto. Thanks to restoration works, the building has preserved its Romanesque architectural elements and the bell tower intact. Today, it serves as a municipal auditorium and a space for recreational activities for children and young people.

As part of the Metroborgo project, the church will see an enhancement of its role as a cultural and social hub. Fully consolidated and equipped with the necessary technical and stage facilities, it will host musical, theatrical, and performance events, both inside and outside its ancient walls, as well as workshops and multidisciplinary artistic residencies with national and international scope.