Here the ruins of the Benedictine dormitory dedicated to San Giovanni Evangelista, built on an ancient settlement dating back to the Greek era, are still clearly visible. The monastery, which represents the last settlement on Monte Rossomanno, remained active until 1850. The site was then abandoned following the killing of the last hermit in an attempted robbery that took place in that year. Since then, the church and convent have fallen into a total state of decay and ruin (so you have to pay attention if you want to visit them from the inside)

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Best Mountain Biking Routes to Ruins of the Benedictine Monastery of San Giovanni Evangelista

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1. Da Piazza Armerina nella Riserva Naturale Orientata Rossomanno-Grottascura-Bellia – giro ad anello

39.4km

03:52

880m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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2. Da Valguarnera Caropepe verso il Castello dei Gresti, Conventazzo e il Monte Grottascura – giro ad anello

42.9km

04:31

1,360m

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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3. Castello di Gresti loop from Valguarnera Caropepe

37.2km

03:39

990m

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Location: Enna, Sicily, Italy

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Ruins of the Benedictine Monastery of San Giovanni Evangelista

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