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Sanctuary of Mentorella and Cave of Saint Benedict

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Sanctuary of Mentorella and Cave of Saint Benedict

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Sanctuary of Mentorella and Cave of Saint Benedict

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    Location: Capranica Prenestina, Rome, Lazio, Italy

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    1. San Benedetto Cave – Monte Cerella loop from Pisoniano

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    2. San Benedetto Cave – Mountain hut loop from Pisoniano

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    3. San Benedetto Cave – Mountain hut loop from Ciciliano

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    August 28, 2023

    The Sanctuary of Mentorella is one of the oldest Marian sanctuaries in Europe. Inside the sanctuary there is the cave of San Benedetto, a truly special place: it is a tiny cave which is accessed via a very narrow gap in the rock. Right at the entrance there is a shrine with the bones of the friars. In the sanctuary there is also a small refuge that is always open, with bathrooms and tables.

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      December 29, 2021

      The Sanctuary of Mentorella – the most ancient in Italy – was founded thanks to  Costanthine, the first Christian emperor, 1800 years ago

        June 23, 2025

        really really very tiring

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          Location: Capranica Prenestina, Rome, Lazio, Italy

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