Montecassino Abbey
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The Montecassino monastery is the main monastery of the Benedictines, located in the province of Frosinone in Italy. It was built by Benedetto da Norcia in 529. Montecassino is considered one of the most important spiritual centers of the Middle Ages. Benedict's bones are buried in the crypt, protected by massive walls.
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•July 6, 2023
The monastery of Montecassino is the mother monastery of the Benedictines in the province of Frosinone in Italy. It was built by Benedict of Nursia in 529 on a 516m high rocky hilltop on the site of an earlier Roman fort and ranks as an archabbey. Monte Cassino is considered one of the most important spiritual centers of the Middle Ages. Benedict's bones are buried in the crypt, which is protected by mighty walls.
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It is probably the most beautiful and a very historic walk around the monastery of Monte Casino the world center of the Order. Together with the events of 75 years ago and the ascent to the monastery a hike with lasting memories. Even after years
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