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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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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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. Way of St. Benedict - Stage 10

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Hike the moderate 4.6-mile Way of St. Benedict - Stage 10 from Mandela to Subiaco, following forest paths along the Aniene River.

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2. Villa of Nero Ruins – Sacred Cave of Saint Benedict loop from Subiaco

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3. Sacred Cave of Saint Benedict – Livata loop from Monastero di Santa Scolastica

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Elevation 680 m

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Sunday 15 March

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19 %

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Max wind speed: 9.0 km/h

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Location: Subiaco, Rome, Lazio, Italy

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Monastery of Saint Benedict and Sacred Cave

1. Way of St. Benedict - Stage 10

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