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JakobusPilger
October 20, 2022
Hiking
One of the few saints who is also highly valued outside of Christianity is San Francesco, known in the German-speaking world as Francis of Assisi. Francis was born in Assisi …
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•🅰️NGELO L🅰️MB🅰️RDI 🇮🇪
May 8, 2022
Hiking
In 1222 during his stay in Gaeta, Francis of Assisi founded a small convent on the slopes of Monte Orlando which in 1285, thanks to the strong devotion of the inhabitants and the funding of Charles II of Anjou and Ferdinand II of the Two Sicilies, saw the construction of a larger church in honor of the saint.To reach it you have to cross an uphill road that winds its way from the historic center, but once you reach it your efforts will be amply rewarded by the breathtaking view that overlooks the entire gulf of Gaeta.
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•Karl Smith
July 6, 2022
Hiking
We ended a long hike here it has great views, and there was a wedding on so even move special.
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