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Monastery of Saint Benedict and Sacred Cave

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Monastery of Saint Benedict and Sacred Cave

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Monastery of Saint Benedict and Sacred Cave

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    Location: Subiaco, Rome, Lazio, Italy

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    July 23, 2023

    Hiking

    The Monastery of San Benedetto is an important spiritual place, built almost a thousand years ago to guard the cave where the young Benedetto da Norcia spent his hermit life before dedicating himself to the cenobitic life. Even today, the Sacro Speco emanates the intense and courageous spiritual choice of the young Benedict, inspiring visitors.
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    November 25, 2021

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    The monastery stands in the curvature of an immense rock wall of Mount Taleo and is supported by nine high arches, partly ogival.
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    September 29, 2022

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    This monastery was built about 1000 years ago, with the aim of guarding the cave in which Benedict of Norcia lived a hermit's life.
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    1. From Subiaco to the Monastery of San Benedetto

    7.39km

    02:14

    230m

    230m

    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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    Elevation 680 m

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