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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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    August 28, 2023

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    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

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

    June 23, 2025

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    really really very tiring
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    1. San Benedetto Cave – Monte Cerella loop from Pisoniano

    13.8km

    06:04

    930m

    930m

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

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

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

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    Elevation 1,020 m

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    Location: Capranica Prenestina, Rome, Lazio, Italy

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